Consultant – Emergency Response Services

Jaheziya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaheziya seeks an experienced Consultant - Emergency Response Services to provide strategic, technical, and operational advisory support across firefighting, civil defence, emergency response, and crisis management. The role emphasizes leadership, development of response capabilities, and collaboration with government stakeholders to enhance national resilience.

The successful candidate will guide strategic planning, capability development, and technology-enabled solutions, including new

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in firefighting, civil defence, emergency management, or emergency response services.
• Leadership, command, or strategic advisory experience within Civil Defence, Fire & Rescue, or emergency management.
• Strong knowledge of incident command, crisis management, operational readiness, and business continuity planning.
• Experience in strategic consultancy, emergency services capability development, or organisational transformation.
• Familiarity with NFPA, IFSAC, and Pro Board standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advice on firefighting, emergency response, civil defence, and crisis management operations.
• Develop and review emergency response plans, ICS, and crisis management frameworks.
• Assess operational readiness, emergency response capabilities, workforce competencies, and equipment requirements.
• Support strategic planning, business development, technical proposals, and large-scale emergency response projects.
• Advise on international firefighting standards, professional accreditation, and training programmes.
• Lead and support emergency preparedness exercises, multi-agency coordination, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate innovative firefighting and rescue technologies, including AI, robotics, drones, and digital emergency management solutions.
• Engage with government authorities, clients, and strategic partners to develop integrated emergency response capabilities.

Skills

Emergency leadership

Strategic advisory

Operational readiness

Crisis management

Incident command

Education

Emergency management degree

Job description

About the Role

Jaheziya is seeking an experienced Consultant - Emergency Response Services to provide strategic, technical, and operational advisory support across firefighting, civil defence, emergency response, and crisis management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency services leadership, operational readiness, strategic planning, and capability development, with experience advising senior management and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advice on firefighting, emergency response, civil defence, and crisis management operations.

• Develop and review emergency response plans, operational procedures, Incident Command Systems (ICS), and crisis management frameworks.

• Assess operational readiness, emergency response capabilities, workforce competencies, and equipment requirements.

• Support strategic planning, business development, technical proposals, and large-scale emergency response projects.

• Advise on international firefighting standards, professional accreditation, and training programmes.

• Lead and support emergency preparedness exercises, multi-agency coordination, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate innovative firefighting and rescue technologies, including AI, robotics, drones, and digital emergency management solutions.

• Engage with government authorities, clients, and strategic partners to develop integrated emergency response capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive senior-level experience in firefighting, civil defence, emergency management, or emergency response services.

• Previous leadership, command, or strategic advisory experience within a Civil Defence, Fire & Rescue, or emergency management organisation.

• Strong knowledge of incident command, crisis management, operational readiness, and business continuity planning.

• Experience in strategic consultancy, emergency services capability development, or organisational transformation.

• Familiarity with international standards such as NFPA, IFSAC, and Pro Board.

• Experience working with government agencies, defence organisations, or critical infrastructure clients.

• Relevant degree or professional qualifications in emergency management, fire engineering, civil defence, or related disciplines.

• UAE/GCC experience and exposure to emerging emergency response technologies are advantageous.