Fire Truck Operator - Emergency Response

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking a Fire Truck Operator - Emergency Response in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The role covers driving firefighting vehicles, operating rescue apparatus, supporting emergency crews, and ensuring equipment readiness for fires, spills, and crises.

Strong on-site readiness and adherence to HSE policies are essential. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in fire operations, NFPA 1001/472 certifications, and a heavy vehicle driving licence, with a proven ability to operate under pressure in

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in fire operations, technical emergency response, and heavy vehicle driving.
• Strong knowledge of facility layouts and emergency access routes.
• NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 certifications required.
• Heavy vehicle driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Drive fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles safely to locations.
• Operate firefighting equipment including pumps, monitors, and foam systems.
• Support firefighting and rescue teams during incidents.
• Maintain readiness through daily inspections and tests.

Skills

Fire truck operation

Emergency vehicle driving

NFPA 1001

First aid

CPR

Education

Technical Diploma

Secondary School Certificate with vocational qualification

Job description

Fire Truck Operator - Emergency Response Job Snapshot Role: Fire Truck Operator - Emergency Response Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Firefighting and Rescue Experience: Minimum 4 years in fire operations, technical emergency response, and heavy vehicle driving Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Fire Truck Operator - Emergency Response in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced emergency response professional responsible for driving firefighting vehicles, operating fire and rescue apparatus, supporting emergency crews, and maintaining equipment readiness. ADNOC Group is hiring a qualified operator to respond to fire, rescue, oil spill, plant emergency, and crisis situations while ensuring fire trucks, pumps, suppression systems, rescue equipment, and associated safety apparatus remain fully operational and available at all times. ADNOC Group is hiring a qualified operator to respond to fire, rescue, oil spill, plant emergency, and crisis situations while ensuring fire trucks, pumps, suppression systems, rescue equipment, and associated safety apparatus remain fully operational and available at all times.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Firefighting and Rescue

Salary: 7000-11000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Fire Truck Operator will form part of the emergency response and crisis management capability supporting industrial and operational facilities. The position requires immediate readiness to mobilize during fires, rescues, oil spills, equipment failures, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents. The role combines emergency vehicle driving, firefighting equipment operation, rescue support, first-aid assistance, routine testing, equipment maintenance, documentation, and physical readiness. Reliable performance is essential because the availability and safe operation of firefighting vehicles and suppression systems directly affect emergency response effectiveness and personnel safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Remain alert and ready to respond immediately to emergency situations according to instructions from the responsible incident leader.
• Prepare appropriate emergency recovery equipment for fire, oil spill, rescue, plant failure, and other incident scenarios.
• Drive fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles safely to fire, rescue, medical, and operational emergency locations.
• Position emergency vehicles appropriately to support firefighting and rescue operations.
• Operate fire truck pumps, monitors, suppression systems, and mechanical rescue equipment during incidents.
• Support fire and rescue personnel by ensuring reliable water, foam, dry chemical powder, and related firefighting capability.
• Assist firefighting teams during rescue operations involving vessels, pits, confined spaces, elevated locations, and drowning incidents.
• Support first-aid activities for injured personnel when required.
• Assist with safe transportation of casualties to medical facilities where directed.
• Carry out daily inspections of fire trucks and emergency response equipment.
• Inspect firefighting and suppression equipment installed on emergency vehicles to ensure readiness.
• Perform scheduled operational tests on fire pumps, monitors, foam systems, water systems, and dry chemical powder equipment.
• Record performance results and report faults, abnormalities, or reduced equipment capability.
• Conduct demonstration exercises and functional checks to confirm reliability of fire truck systems.
• Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment through basic servicing activities such as cleaning, hose handling, tank refilling, and operational checks.
• Maintain fire hoses, extinguishers, foam systems, breathing apparatus, resuscitation equipment, hydrants, reticulation systems, and isolation valves.
• Operate and refill firefighting equipment including powder, CO2, and Nitrogen systems according to approved safe operating procedures.
• Monitor vehicle registration, licensing, certification, and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate fire truck and equipment records in accordance with HSE, Quality, and company management systems.
• Participate in emergency drills, training exercises, road closure activities, fire events, and HSE programs.
• Support training of new operators in the safe operation of firefighting vehicles and associated apparatus.
• Undergo regular physical fitness training to maintain readiness for emergency duties.
• Participate as an emergency response team member during crisis situations.
• Maintain fire station, vehicle, and equipment areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Provide operational inputs for section progress reports and management reporting.
• Prepare or contribute to KPI checklists and emergency equipment performance records.
• Comply with approved HSE policies, procedures, ADNOC Code of Practices, legislation, and sustainability requirements.
• Follow all relevant functional policies, operating procedures, standards, and management systems.
• Contribute suggestions for improving emergency response procedures and firefighting operations.
• Provide on-the-job training where required to support Competency Based Training and UAE Nationalization programs.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a Technical Diploma in a relevant discipline or a Secondary School Certificate supported by an appropriate vocational trade qualification. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience involving fire operations, technical emergency response, firefighting equipment, and heavy vehicle driving. Strong knowledge of facility layouts and emergency access routes is required, including awareness of hydrant locations and firefighting water systems. Applicants should understand the operation of fire pumps, ladders, rescue vehicles, tankers, suppression systems, and associated firefighting apparatus. Practical first-aid knowledge is expected, including CPR, basic casualty assessment, and initial casualty handling. Candidates must hold the required heavy vehicle driving qualification and be capable of operating emergency vehicles safely under demanding conditions. NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 certifications are required, together with Heavy Vehicle and Defensive Driving licenses. The role requires discipline, calm decision‑making, equipment awareness, and the ability to follow incident command instructions accurately during high‑pressure emergency situations.

Skills Set

• Fire truck operation
• Emergency vehicle driving
• Firefighting and Rescue
• Emergency response
• Crisis management
• Fire pump operation
• Fire monitor operation
• Foam systems
• Water suppression systems
• Dry chemical powder systems
• Fire suppression equipment
• Fire apparatus
• Rescue equipment
• Heavy vehicle driving
• Defensive driving
• NFPA 1001
• NFPA 472
• First aid
• CPR
• Casualty assessment
• Rescue operations
• Confined space rescue
• High-angle rescue
• Drowning rescue
• Fire hoses
• Fire extinguishers
• Breathing apparatus
• Resuscitation equipment
• Hydrant systems
• Isolation valves
• Fire reticulation systems
• Equipment inspection
• Pump testing
• Emergency equipment testing
• Fire truck maintenance
• Foam testing
• CO2 refilling
• Nitrogen refilling
• HSE compliance
• Emergency drills
• Equipment readiness
• Incident response
• Fire vehicle documentation
• KPI reporting
• Physical fitness
• ADNOC Code of Practices

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to contribute directly to emergency preparedness and operational safety within the Oil and Energy sector in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Fire Truck Operators form a critical part of industrial crisis management by ensuring emergency vehicles, firefighting systems, and rescue equipment are immediately available when incidents occur. The position offers continued exposure to specialized fire apparatus, industrial emergency response, rescue operations, HSE systems, equipment testing, and professional firefighting standards. It is well suited to an experienced emergency response professional seeking a technically demanding and stable role within a major energy organization.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a major energy organization based in the United Arab Emirates with extensive operations across oil, gas, processing, logistics, and industrial facilities. Its operations place strong emphasis on emergency preparedness, HSE compliance, crisis management, asset protection, and reliable firefighting and rescue capability across its sites.