Airport Fire Alarm Respondent — Rapid Safety & Evacuation

Serco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is hiring a Fire Alarm First Responder for Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). The role demands rapid response within 3 minutes, incident assessment, and coordination with AFS during emergencies, including directing evacuees and maintaining safety records.

Required training includes fire warden and basic extinguisher courses, with First Aid and Health & Safety certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Fire warden or equivalent safety training is required.
• Basic fire extinguisher training and first aid certification preferred.
• Health and safety certification is advantageous.
• Experience in fire safety, security or emergency response is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarm activations within 3 minutes in airport zones.
• Assess incidents and communicate findings to AFS control room.
• Assist firefighting within training scope and activate call points when needed.
• Direct passengers and staff during evacuations and coordinate with teams.
• Conduct inspections of portable fire extinguishers and report defects.
• Maintain incident records and support post-incident procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Fire safety knowledge

Emergency response

Situational awareness

Teamwork

Fire safety inspections

Radio communication

Education

Fire warden training

Fire extinguisher training

First aid certification

Health and safety certification

Job description

Serco is hiring a Fire Alarm First Responder for Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). The role demands rapid response within 3 minutes, incident assessment, and coordination with AFS during emergencies, including directing evacuees and maintaining safety records.

Required training includes fire warden and basic extinguisher courses, with First Aid and Health & Safety certifications preferred.