Chief Fire & Emergency Leader - 24/7 Readiness & Command

Jaheziya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaheziya seeks an experienced Chief Fire Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership of its fire and emergency response services, ensuring 24/7 readiness and effective incident command.

You will lead workforce planning, training, and performance management, oversee fire appliances and PPE, and maintain QHSE compliance while building strong relationships with clients, authorities, and emergency-service stakeholders in high-hazard environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of fire and emergency service experience.
• At least 8 years in fire-service leadership and management, including senior command.
• Significant experience in high-hazard environments (oil & gas, petrochemical, port, aviation).
• Proven experience in complex incident command and multi-agency response.
• Fire Officer III or higher, aligned with NFPA or equivalent.
• Advanced Incident Command and Hazardous Materials Command qualifications.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent QHSE qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of fire and emergency response services.
• Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and emergency response capability.
• Provide senior incident command for major and complex emergencies.
• Lead workforce planning, competency, training, and professional development.
• Oversee fire appliances, equipment, PPE, and resources.
• Ensure effective emergency response and pre-incident planning.
• Maintain QHSE, regulatory, and operational compliance.
• Manage service performance, KPIs, risks, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with clients, authorities, and emergency-service stakeholders.

Skills

Fire service leadership

Incident command

Oil & gas exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent senior command

Job description

Jaheziya seeks an experienced Chief Fire Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership of its fire and emergency response services, ensuring 24/7 readiness and effective incident command.

You will lead workforce planning, training, and performance management, oversee fire appliances and PPE, and maintain QHSE compliance while building strong relationships with clients, authorities, and emergency-service stakeholders in high-hazard environments.