Fire Driver

Job Details

Position Title Firefighter Driver / Heavy Reports to Watch Commander

Division Airport Operations- RFFS Grade

Department Rescue Firefighting Service (RFFS)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Airport Firefighter Driver is to ensure effective firefighting and rescue operations in the

airport environment. This role involves applying specialized firefighting techniques and tactics to manage

emergencies, both with and without supervision.

The key responsibilities include maintaining the readiness of firefighting vehicles, equipment, and

infrastructure, ensuring they comply with the airports operational standards. Furthermore, they are expected

to activate and respond to incidents and accidents within their jurisdiction, leveraging their training and

expertise to effectively manage emergency situations.

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Training and

Development

1. Participate in educational Fire and Safety awareness programmes.

2. Maintain level of physical fitness as per RAK policies and procedures.

3. Undergo physical and theoretical training according to the Structured Learning

Program.

4. Participate in drills, physical training and use of equipment

Process 1. Responsible for daily checking of fire appliances, media levels, fire – fighting

and rescue equipment, fully conversant with pump operation on major foam

tenders and radio procedures.

1. Respond to the scene with maximum urgency by keeping safety in mind.

2. Make suggestions for buying of new equipment, services and / or materials.

3. Attending emergency incidents, fires and pump & monitor operations.

4. Rescue trapped people .

5. Minimizing distress and suffering, including giving first aid before the

hospital staff arrives;

6. Dealing with unforeseen circumstances as they arise; thinking and

responding quickly;

7. Cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;

Customer and

Reporting

1. Reports to the watch commander or leading fireman or his immediate

superior.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

Airport Employees

Reasons for Interaction

Providing rescue and first aid

Conducting risk management

External

Passengers

Emergency Services

Reasons for Interaction

Providing rescue and first aid

Conducting risk management

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Educational

Qualifications

1. Diploma or equivalent, minimum of high school education (12th Grade) & Fluent in

the English language (both spoken and written)

Professional

Qualifications

1. Heavy UAE drivers license.

2. First Aid qualified and licensing is advantageous.

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Physical Requirement

Physical

Requirement

1. Candidates should be in good general muscular development, with no marked

obesity and medically fit.

2. Should not be less than 1.65metres in height.

3. Have good eyesight.

4. Clean shaven

5. Fit for any manual work, including lifting, climbing and all firefighting related duties.

6. Cannot be Claustrophobic, Acrophobic nor Hemophobia.

Experience

Required

Experience

1. 2 years experience as a firefighter at an airport category of 7 or higher

2. Understand incident command and crew commander roles and responsibilities

Other Requirements- Safety Accountability And Responsibilities

All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of

Department:

To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations

Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah

International Airport.

To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.

To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or

system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via

one of the following means.

Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.

Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.

Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.

Competencies Level of Proficiency

Behavioural Competencies

Action Orientated Medium

Conflict Management Medium

Attention to Detail Medium

Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance High

Technical Competencies

Communication Skills Medium

Problem Solving Medium

Decision making Medium

Teamwork High

Knowledge in Emergency Response Planning Medium

Knowledge in Incident Command System low

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Knowledge in Rescue Operations Medium

Airport Familiarity High

Knowledge of Applicable Legislation (GCAA, SOPS,

ICAO, NFPA).

Medium