Airfield Fire & Rescue Watch Manager

Serco; Dubai; On-site; AED 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco UAE is seeking a Watch Manager to oversee 24/7 Rescue & Firefighting services, including ARFF for ICAO category airfields. You will lead firefighting crews, manage multiple vehicle deployments, and coordinate with towers and control rooms to ensure rapid incident response.

The role requires 5–10 years in fire/rescue, supervisory experience, and ICAO/ NFPA qualifications. English is essential; Arabic is desirable. A strong emphasis on safety, training, and SOP development is included.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years’ experience in fire/rescue services including five years in a supervisory position at an ICAO Category six airfield or above.
• At least three of the last five years must have been spent in an equivalent position.
• 12 years formal education; university degree in fire/rescue desirable; ICAO Supervisor/Watch Commander certification and NFPA/HAZMAT qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Incident Commander and leads the firefighting, rescue, or related duties.
• Directs vehicle positioning, crew deployment and task management during incidents.
• Maintains radio communications and coordinates with control tower and Fire Control Room.
• Oversees routine maintenance of Life Support, vehicles and equipment; ensures logbook accuracy.

Skills

Incident Commander

Firefighting

Supervisory experience

Emergency response coordination

English (Essential)

Arabic (Desirable)

Education

12 years formal education

University degree in fire/rescue (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serco UAE is seeking a Watch Manager to oversee 24/7 Rescue & Firefighting services, including ARFF for ICAO category airfields. You will lead firefighting crews, manage multiple vehicle deployments, and coordinate with towers and control rooms to ensure rapid incident response.

The role requires 5–10 years in fire/rescue, supervisory experience, and ICAO/ NFPA qualifications. English is essential; Arabic is desirable. A strong emphasis on safety, training, and SOP development is included.