Leading Firefighter / EMT

Jaheziya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 290,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaheziya in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior helipad ARFF firefighting supervisor to lead first-line crews, coordinate safe tactical responses, and ensure compliance with GCAA/ICAO standards. You will act as unit lead or Incident Commander when required, manage equipment readiness, training records, and incident documentation to audit-ready standards, and coach team members to maintain high performance.

The role requires 4+ years ARFF/helipad experience, strong aviation firefighting tactics and crew

Qualifications

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II – required (international equivalent).
• ARFF qualification aligned to ICAO Annex 14 / GCAA – required.
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I – required (Fire Officer II preferred).
• First Responder / EMT-B – required/preferred.
• HAZMAT Awareness/Operations – required.
• UAE light vehicle driving license (manual) – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew tactics, size-up, task allocation, and safe systems of work under IRC.
• Maintain readiness of RIV, PPE/BA, foam/agent systems, and medical equipment.
• Deliver and supervise EMT-B level patient care and documentation quality.
• Maintain operational records, shift logs, training files, and incident reporting to audit-ready standards.
• Conduct drills, coach junior firefighters, and track competency and training currency.

Skills

ARFF/Helipad experience

Crew resource management

Aviation firefighting tactics

Emergency medical care

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide first-line supervision of helipad ARFF firefighting crews, leading safe tactical response, readiness, and team performance in high-consequence aviation environments. Act as unit lead or delegated Incident Commander while ensuring compliance with GCAA/ICAO standards and Jaheziya IMS (ISO 9001/14001/45001).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead crew tactics, size-up, task allocation, and safe systems of work under IRC.
• Maintain readiness of RIV, PPE/BA, foam/agent systems, and medical equipment.
• Deliver and supervise EMT-B level patient care and documentation quality.
• Maintain operational records, shift logs, training files, and incident reporting to audit-ready standards.
• Conduct drills, coach junior firefighters, and track competency and training currency.

Requirements

• 4+ years operational firefighting with demonstrable ARFF/helipad experience.
• Strong aviation firefighting tactics, BA discipline, and crew resource management skills.
• Experience as acting Incident Commander or Crew Chief is an advantage.

Qualifications & Certifications

(international or equivalent where applicable)

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (or international equivalent) – required
• ARFF qualification aligned to ICAO Annex 14 / GCAA (or international equivalent) – required
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (or international equivalent) – required (Fire Officer II or equivalent preferred)
• First Responder / EMT-B (or international equivalent) – required/preferred per site
• HAZMAT Awareness/Operations – NFPA 1072/470 (or international equivalent) – required
• UAE light vehicle driving license (manual) – preferred

Additional Requirements

• Professional English fluency; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to obtain UAE security clearance and meet BA/heat-stress medical fitness standards.

Key Attributes

Safety-first leader with strong situational awareness, calm decision-making, and a coaching mindset.