Firefighter in Dubai

The purpose of this job is to perform specialized duty functions in preparing for and

responding to fire/medical emergency calls and in providing general support within

the Fire Department/surrounding area. Duties and responsibilities include, but not

limited to maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to fire,

responding to exercise evolutions, medical and related emergency calls when

dispatched. Additionally, fire fighters will be heavily involved in educating staff and

public on fire safety/prevention and performing Fire Department activities.

• Participates as a positive team member and understands and conforms to the

LOGCAP V contract Performance Work Statement.

• Actively participates and maintains a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest

priority.

• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance

(QA) requirements and goals.

• Maintains documentation as necessary to meet these requirements.

• Ensures emergency equipment is operational and in a state of readiness as

required by NFPA or other industry standards.

• Maintains and clean personal protective equipment and works as an effective team

member in cleaning equipment and facilities.

• As part of a team conducts fire inspections, pre-incident planning and ensures that

facilities are safe and documentation is recorded and tracked.

• Operates computerized digital fire alarm receiving equipment including two-way

radio communications equipment.

• Performs additional property control and logistical duties in support of fire

department operations to include, maintaining accountability of equipment,

scheduling maintenance of equipment, coordinating appointments of subordinates,

and other administrative duties as needed.

• Serves as a team member on a rescue unit, ladder truck, engine company, or water

tender.

• Enters burning or contaminated structures, vehicles, and other immediately

dangerous to life and health areas to fight fires and/or perform rescues while

wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Acts as a crew member for structural fires, rescue operations, medical

emergencies, hazardous materials responses and other emergency events as

directed in accordance with process and procedures identified in the department,

standard operating procedures.

• Performs duties in support of organizational metrics.

• Adequately and honestly tracks all data related to metrics.

• Provides direct support to the achievement of all metrics related to the LOGCAP V.

• Attends meeting in the absence of the supervisor or as needed.

• Communicates professionally both orally and in writing with team members and

others, as needed, to relay information necessary for job success.

• This includes, but is not limited to, performance appraisals, job requirements,

division metrics, projects, quality standard procedures, and safety practices.

• Performs other duties as required.

• This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the

Requirements

Education/Certifications:

One-year related experience may be substituted for one

year of education, if degree is required.

◦ Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

◦ Must be able to pass annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA

Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1582 and 1583.

◦ Must be available for recall.

◦ Required to have IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification to these levels: Hazardous

Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Fighter II, Driver Operator Pumper

• Experience:

◦ Minimum Five (5) years’ experience as a Fire Fighter working on a DOD

Installation.

• OCN Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

◦ Required to have IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification to these levels: Hazardous

Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Fighter II, Driver Operator Pumper

◦ Must be able to read/write and speak English.

◦ Firefighters will be directly supervised by the Station Captains. In the event

the Station Captain is not available, the Assistant Chief is the next step in the

Chain of Command; followed by the Deputy Fire Chief or the Fire Chief.