About the Role
The Firefighter will be a key member of the Operations Support – PC department, tasked with responding swiftly to emergency calls of any nature across the company's facilities. Working under the direction of the Officer in Charge, you will execute fire suppression, rescue, and safety duties while maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. This role demands physical fitness, teamwork, and a commitment to protecting personnel, assets, and the environment.
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Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
- Respond immediately and safely to emergency calls, unforeseen circumstances, and requests for assistance.
- Protect the public and property at incidents of fires, road accidents, floods, bomb incidents, spillages of dangerous substances, and rail and air crashes; rescuing trapped people and animals.
- Inspect and maintain the appliance (fire engine) and its equipment, assisting in the testing of fire hydrants and checking emergency water supplies.
- Undertake drills and physical training on techniques, use of equipment and related matters; maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter.
- Drive fire vehicles in a safe manner to any locations inside or outside the port in accordance with routine periodic maintenance and checks.
Qualifications
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Safety, Engineering, Science, HSE, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Firefighter Level II (at least 120 hours beyond Firefighter Level I) course including knowledge on fire, fire suppression and suppression systems, fire behavior, fire chemistry, fire rescue, firefighting equipment, fire appliance, safety, survival and hazmat operations, in accordance with NFPA 1081 (fulfilment of NFPA 1001 requirements shall be additionally beneficial).
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations (CEVO) – at least 16 hours in accordance with NFPA 1451 and 1002.
- Hazmat operation level course (at least 24 hours) in accordance with NFPA 472, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, or EPA 40 CFR Part 311.
- First responder course (OPRC Level 1 – at least 40 hours) in accordance with IMO.
- Driving license issued in UAE.
Language Skills:
- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage.
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 0-1 years of experience in a similar role.
Nature of Experience:
- Attend fire in buildings.
- Attend Road Traffic Accidents.
- Able to perform basic first aid.
- Understand basic Hazardous Material response procedures.
- Line rescue and confined space would be an advantage.
Key Interactions
Key Internal Contacts:
- Port stakeholders: Provide fire safety advice, participate in exercises and drills, and assist wherever required.
Key External Contacts:
- Abu Dhabi Civil Defense: ADCD provides support to the company for large scale incidents.
Technical Competencies Required for the Role
- Resource Management of Emergency Situations.
- Preventative Maintenance Techniques and Methodology (PM).
- Fire Detection and Control.
- Hazardous Substance Management.
- Risk Management.
