Leading Firefighter/EMT

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision of helipad ARFF firefighting crews
• Lead safe tactical response, readiness, and team performance in aviation environments
• Act as unit lead or delegated Incident Commander
• Maintain readiness of RIV, PPE/BA, foam/agent systems, and medical equipment
• Deliver and supervise EMT-B level patient care and documentation quality
• Maintain operational records, shift logs, training files, and incident reporting
• Conduct drills, coach junior firefighters, and track competency and training currency

Requirements

• 4+ years operational firefighting with ARFF/helipad experience
• Strong aviation firefighting tactics and BA discipline
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II or international equivalent
• ARFF qualification aligned to ICAO Annex 14 / GCAA
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I
• First Responder / EMT-B certification
• HAZMAT Awareness/Operations (NFPA 1072/470)
• Professional English fluency
• Ability to obtain UAE security clearance and meet medical fitness standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire Officer II or equivalent
• Experience as acting Incident Commander or Crew Chief
• UAE light vehicle driving license (manual)
• Arabic language skills