Fire fighter

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Respond immediately and safely to emergency calls, unforeseen circumstances, and requests for assistance.
• Protect the public and property during fires, road accidents, floods, bomb incidents, dangerous-substance spills, and rail or air crashes; rescue trapped people and animals.
• Inspect and maintain the fire engine and equipment, assist with testing fire hydrants, and check emergency water supplies.
• Undertake drills and physical training on firefighting techniques, equipment use, and related duties; maintain the fitness required for the role.
• Drive fire vehicles safely to locations inside or outside the port and complete routine maintenance checks.
• Provide fire-safety advice to port stakeholders, participate in exercises and drills, and assist as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety, Engineering, Science, HSE, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Firefighter Level II course with at least 120 hours beyond Firefighter Level I, in accordance with NFPA 1081; NFPA 1001 requirements are additionally beneficial.
• CEVO training of at least 16 hours in accordance with NFPA 1451 and 1002.
• Hazmat operations course of at least 24 hours in accordance with NFPA 472, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, or EPA 40 CFR Part 311.
• OPRC Level 1 first-responder course of at least 40 hours in accordance with IMO.
• Driving licence issued in the UAE; excellent English is required and Arabic is an added advantage.
• 0–1 years of experience in a similar role; ability to perform basic first aid and understand basic hazardous-material response procedures.
• Line rescue and confined-space experience is an advantage.

Technical competencies

• Resource management of emergency situations.
• Preventative maintenance techniques and methodology.
• Fire detection and control.
• Hazardous substance management.
• Risk management.

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