Fire Captain in Dubai

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, responsible for implementing

LOGCAP V Fire Protection

Plan and ensuring emergency response operations are conducted within the

guidelines stipulated by this

plan and the Emergency Management Plans. Reports directly to the Assistant Fire

Chief of Operations.

Directs and leads firefighters during firefighting operations, rescue operations,

hazardous materials

incidents and other related emergencies events.

Responsibilities

• Implements the fire protection programs that conform to the Performance Work

Statement.

• Implements 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.

• Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and

legal documentation.

• Ensure that all subordinate employees are trained and understand EHS and QA

requirements and goals.

• Maintains documentation as necessary to meet these requirements. (10%)

• Conducts fire inspections 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 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. (10%)

• Ensures that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department is

operational and in a state of readiness as required by NFPA or other industry

standards.

• Responds to emergencies, disasters, and hazardous material (HAZMAT) spills

according to the responsibilities identified in the department work instructions,

standard operating procedures or the Emergency Management plan

• Serves as the team leader for either a rescue unit, ladder truck, engine company,

water tender or airport crash apparatus.

• 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.

• Directs Crew Chief/Company Officer level operations for structural fires, aircraft

fires, rescue operations, medical emergencies, hazardous materials responses and

other emergency events as directed. (45%)

• Provides supervision to Fire-fighters. Required to maintain and clean personal

protective equipment and supervise firefighters in cleaning equipment and facilities.

• Performs duties in support of organizational metrics.

• Trains and orients subordinate employees on performance,

• documentation, and activities that effect the achievement of department metrics.

• Adequately and honestly tracks all data related to metrics. Supports the

achievement of KBOSSS metrics, whether metrics can be directly or indirectly

affected by this position’s activities.

• Provides direct support, using staff resources if necessary, to the achievement of

all metrics related to the PWS and LOGCAP. Attends meeting in the absence of the

supervisor or as needed. (25%)

• Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with their subordinates and

others as needed to relay information necessary for job success.

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

requirements, division metrics, projects, quality standard procedures, and safety

practices.

• Works to achieve LOGCAP goals and PWS

Requirements

• Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one

year of education, if degree is required.

◦ A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain host nation Driver’s License, is

required.

◦ High School diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree in Fire Science

preferred)

• DoD, Pro-board or International Fire Services Accreditation Congress

Certification as:

◦ Must meet training and certification requirements outlined in DOD 6055.06

–M. Fire Officer II,

◦ Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Hazmat Operations and Incident

Commander, Airport

◦ Firefighter. (HazMat Technician preferred), Emergency Medical Responder,

(Emergency Medical

◦ Technician (EMT) or higher preferred)

• Experience:

◦ Requires 5 years with an organized Fire or Emergency Service Department.

• Program Specific Requirements:

◦ Extensive Fire Fighting and Emergency Service Experience. (5 Years)

◦ Must be able to supervise and manage the activities of multi-national and

culturally diverse work force.

◦ Possess knowledge of safety and environmental issues.

◦ Be familiar with various Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

(CMMS).