Job description
Role Summary
Provide front-line firefighting, rescue, and first-response medical support at helipad sites and associated facilities. The role supports safe and compliant ARFF operations in line with GCAA/ICAO standards and Jaheziya IMS (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
Key Responsibilities
Respond to aviation and helipad emergencies under Incident Command. Support firefighting operations including hose deployment, extinguishers, rescue tools, and foam/agent use. Assist with perimeter control, hazard isolation, casualty extrication, and scene safety. Provide EMT-B level first-response care, triage, and patient handover to EMS.
Operate light vehicles safely for logistics, patrol duties, and operational tasking. Conduct daily checks of PPE/BA, equipment, medical kits, and foam/agent stocks. Maintain station logs, checklists, training records, and incident documentation to audit-ready standards. Participate in drills, refresher training, and after-action reviews.
Requirements
2+ years operational firefighting experience with ARFF/helipad exposure. Competent in BA discipline, aviation firefighting tactics, and teamwork in high-risk environments.
Qualifications
(international or equivalent where applicable) NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (or equivalent) – required ICAO/GCAA ARFF qualification/module (or equivalent) – required First Responder / EMT-B (or equivalent) – required/preferred HAZMAT Ops NFPA 1072/470 (or equivalent) – required Valid UAE light vehicle driving licence (manual) – required Additional Professional English required; Arabic an advantage.
UAE security clearance and medical fitness for BA/heat-stress environments required.