Firefighter / EMT / Driver

Jaheziya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firefighting services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking experienced firefighters to provide frontline firefighting, rescue, and medical support at helipad sites. Candidates must have over 2 years of operational firefighting experience, hold a valid NFPA 1001 certification and skills in emergency medical response. This role requires proficiency in aviation firefighting tactics and the ability to work in high-risk environments. Candidates should also possess a UAE light vehicle driving license. This position offers competitive terms and standards in compliance with GCAA/ICAO regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operational firefighting experience with ARFF/helipad exposure.
• Competent in BA discipline and aviation firefighting tactics.
• Strong teamwork in high-risk environments.
• First Responder/EMT-B level care is required or preferred.
• HAZMAT awareness and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to aviation and helipad emergencies under Incident Command.
• Support firefighting operations including hose deployment and extinguishers.
• Provide EMT-B level first-response care and patient handover.
• Provide EMT-B level first-response care and patient handover.
• Operate light vehicles for logistics and patrols.
• Daily checks of PPE/BA, equipment, and medical stocks.
• Maintain station logs, checklists, and training records for audits.
• Participate in drills and after-action reviews.

Skills

Operational firefighting

Teamwork in high-risk environments

Emergency medical response

EMT-B first response

Education

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

ICAO/GCAA ARFF qualification/module

First Responder / EMT-B

HAZMAT Ops NFPA 1072/470

UAE driving licence (manual)

Tools

Light vehicles

Job description

Role Summary

Provide front-line firefighting, rescue, and first-response medical support at helipad sites and associated facilities. The role supports safe and compliant ARFF operations in line with GCAA/ICAO standards and Jaheziya IMS (ISO 9001/14001/45001).

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to aviation and helipad emergencies under Incident Command.
• Support firefighting operations including hose deployment, extinguishers, rescue tools, and foam/agent use.
• Assist with perimeter control, hazard isolation, casualty extrication, and scene safety.
• Provide EMT-B level first-response care, triage, and patient handover to EMS.
• Operate light vehicles safely for logistics, patrol duties, and operational tasking.
• Conduct daily checks of PPE/BA, equipment, medical kits, and foam/agent stocks.
• Maintain station logs, checklists, training records, and incident documentation to audit-ready standards.
• Participate in drills, refresher training, and after-action reviews.

Requirements

• 2+ years operational firefighting experience with ARFF/helipad exposure.
• Competent in BA discipline, aviation firefighting tactics, and teamwork in high-risk environments.

Qualifications (international or equivalent where applicable)

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (or equivalent) – required
• ICAO/GCAA ARFF qualification/module (or equivalent) – required
• First Responder / EMT-B (or equivalent) – required/preferred
• HAZMAT Ops NFPA 1072/470 (or equivalent) – required
• Valid UAE light vehicle driving licence (manual) – required

Additional

Professional English required; Arabic an advantage. UAE security clearance and medical fitness for BA/heat-stress environments required.