Firefighter - RFFS

Job Details

Position Title Firefighter Reports to Watch Commander

Division Airport Operations - RFFS Grade

Department Rescue Firefighting Service (RFFS)

Job Purpose

The job purpose of an aviation firefighter is to perform rescue and firefighting techniques and tactics to

ensure safety and compliance with international and national standards, such as those set by the

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

This role involves responding to emergencies at an airport, ensuring the operational readiness of

firefighting equipment and vehicles, and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Additionally,

aviation firefighters are responsible for managing risks, participating in training and development

programs, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance

emergency preparedness and ensure a prompt response to incidents.

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implement remedial actions where required to ensure achievement of

organizational goals and enhance emergency response preparedness.

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. Attend identified development programmes for succession planning purposes.

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

Program.

Process 1. Operate Fire Fighting and Rescue Equipment and Tools.

2. Respond to all medical emergencies within area of jurisdiction and scope of

training.

3. Adhere to safety standards and practices when responding to/from incidents

& accidents.

4. Participate in fire, evacuations, medical and security drills, and exercises.

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

Reasons for Interaction

Providing rescue and first aid

Conducting risk management

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications

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. Light UAE drivers license is highly advantageous.

2. First Aid qualified and licensing is advantageous.

Physical Requirement

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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 (for the wearing of breathing apparatus).

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

6. Cannot be Claustrophobic, Acrophobic nor Hemophobia.

7. Entry into service should not be older than 25 years of age.

Experience

Requirements 1 year airport experience in safety, firefighting would be advantageous.

Other Requirements- Safety accountability and responsibilities

All staff have the following safety responsibilities and are accountable to their supervisor(s) and the 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 (Low, Medium, High)

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

Knowledge in Rescue Operations Medium

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Airport Familiarity High

Knowledge of Applicable Legislation (GCAA, SOPS,

ICAO, NFPA).

Medium