Serco Group Hiring for Fire Fighter Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Req ID: 129401

Posting Start Date: 19-May-2021

Location:
Dubai, AE

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Fire Fighter

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The Job Opportunity

Serco Middle East is a well-established, leading organization in the region and is looking for people with in-depth experience in Rescue & Fire Fighting (RFF) services to deliver Airfield Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) and Structural Rescue & Fire Fighting (SRFF) services for one of their contracts – MELABS Fire and Rescue Services located in Dubai, UAE. The incumbent will provide 24/7 Rescue & Firefighting Services (RFFS), including but not limited to the provision of ARFF services to designated airfield to the specified International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Category, including civilian and military aircraft, provide SRFF services in response to incidents, including fire, building and facility emergencies, storms, gas leaks, burst water mains, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials and de-contamination tasks.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an immensely successful, established contract where our customer has placed their faith in us for the past 9 years to assist them to meet their objectives in the region.

Key accountabilities

• Responds to actual or potential aviation fire (ARFF) emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue aircraft crew/passengers using specialist equipment as required.
• Responds to actual or potential structural fires (SRFF), including office/accommodation buildings, welfare facilities, fuel farms/petroleum and hazardous products storage areas, and any other area of the airbase to combat fires and potential fire hazards using specialist equipment as required
• Applies appropriate firefighting techniques and media application to manage additional potential incidents such as fuel spills, to mitigate the danger of aircraft fire or explosion.
• Conducts rescue operations and the safe removal of trapped or injured persons from aircraft, vehicles and buildings, using specialist equipment such as power/hydraulic tools, breathing apparatus, PPV and ladders, which may also include working at height of confined space working.
• Responds to actual or potential (ARFF/SRFF) fires or emergencies in the capacity of fire vehicle driver operator with responsibility for all vehicle movements and operation requirements
• Conducts the daily operational serviceability, vehicle and equipment checks including operation of engine, transmission, drive train, pumps, and hydraulic systems
• Manages the control room in the fire station on a shift basis and dispatches fire vehicles/equipment resources as required to all reported emergencies/alarms.
• Continuously monitors control room incoming airfield crash alarm, calls, signals and information concerning fire and emergency including tests that originate from the mains panel, the control tower and the building fire alarm and detection systems.

What we are looking for in our candidates:

• Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance (Essential) or approved equivalent for non-Australian FVEY applicants.
• Military firefighting experience (Desirable)
• Certified ‘Medically Fit’ for the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computer based dispatch/control systems (Desirable)
• Other – Valid heavy vehicle operator license in country of origin and ability to obtain equivalent in the United Arab Emirates (Desirable).

Specific requirements

Specialized Qualifications – Applicants shall be certified competent in role and qualified to a minimum of:

• 111610 ADF FIREFIGHTER BASIC
• 111608 BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• Nationals of the FVEY (Australia, New Zealand, UK, US, Canada) countries without the above, shall possess fire and rescue qualifications at least equal to the below:
• ICAO Firefighter
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II
• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus, Driver/Operator
• NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter
• NFPA 1061 Public Safety Telecommunicator I/II
• NFPA 472/1072 HAZMAT First Responder Technician Level
• First Aid/Basic Life Support Certification (Essential)
• SCBA Maintenance Technician (Desirable)

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