Firefighter

Job Title: Firefighter Marine Emergency Response

Job Purpose

The role of the Marine Emergency Response Firefighter is to report to the Captain 1 and respond to Aircraft fires in Water Aerdromes  and other Marine Environments and non-fire emergencies where there are risks to life and property.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to the Captain and assist as required in operational and administrative efficiency of the fire and rescue service on station
• Preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires with the goal of protecting lives, the environment and property
• Operating tools and equipment used for firefighting safely and effectively
• Providing appropriate medical care within their scope of knowledge in emergency situations
• Analyzing hazardous situations and thinking of quick solutions and actions
• Teaching and participating in training classes and drills
• Performing general maintenance on firefighting equipment
• Maintaining a clean environment in the department facilities
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the operation of fire and rescue apparatus and  equipment
• Keep inventory of tools, and equipment on appliances
• Report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment
• Responsibility for updating and maintaining all records pertaining to their duties
• Attend training courses when required
• Responsibility for the implementation of Red Sea Fire and Rescue and Red Sea Global policy and procedures
• Be flexible regarding working in varied locations as directed by RSFR management
• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports

• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies, and standards.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvement  

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of department’s systems, processes and practices

Job Requirements

• Minimum age 21
• Essential Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience (some of which should be in a municipal setting) as a Firefighter (Saudi Nationals)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience (some of which should be in a municipal setting) as a Firefighter (ex-pats)
• Firefighter 1 and 2 (NFPA 1001, 1006)
• NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Firefighter Professional Qualifications or RSFRS Approved Equivalent
• Proficient Swimmer: 50 metres swim within 90 seconds
• Advantageous Qualifications
• Basic Sea Survival
• NFPA 1005 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters
• First Aid Qualified