Fire Fighters - NFPA

Client of Eram Talent; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefighting position in Saudi Arabia focused on responding to fire and emergency incidents, deploying firefighting equipment, and maintaining readiness of personnel and gear. The role emphasizes adherence to company procedures and Saudi fire safety standards.

Qualified candidates will have NFPA 1001 I & II, NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness & Operations, and a High School Diploma or Fire & Safety diploma, with strong English skills and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Relevant emergency response knowledge and training.
• Ability to apply fire safety procedures in high-pressure environments.
• Familiarity with firefighting equipment and rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazmat and other emergencies within the area to protect life, property and the environment.
• Perform firefighting, rescue, containment, and emergency control activities using appropriate equipment.
• Follow fire protection policies, SOPs, ER plans and Saudi fire safety requirements.
• Participate in drills, training, and updates of Emergency Response Plans.
• Inspect and ensure readiness of firefighting vehicles, PPE, and equipment.
• Respond to hazmat incidents with proper PPE and procedures.
• Coordinate with firefighters, operations teams and authorities during incidents.
• Prepare timely reports on fire incidents, drills, inspections and activities.

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighting

Hazmat awareness

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Diploma in Firefighting, Fire & Safety

NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II

NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness & Operations

Job description

The role involves responding to fire and emergency incidents operating firefighting equipment supporting emergency preparedness activities and ensuring the readiness of personnel and equipment in accordance with company procedures and applicable fire safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to fire rescue hazardous materials and other emergency incidents within the designated area to protect life property and the environment
• Perform firefighting rescue containment and emergency control activities using appropriate equipment and established procedures
• Follow company fire protection policies standard operating procedures emergency response plans and applicable Saudi fire safety requirements
• Participate in scheduled emergency response drills training exercises and reviews or updates of Emergency Response Plans
• Inspect maintain and ensure the operational readiness of firefighting vehicles breathing apparatus protective equipment tools and other emergency response equipment
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents using appropriate personal protective equipment and established Hazmat response procedures
• Coordinate with firefighters emergency response personnel operations teams and relevant authorities during emergency situations
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on fire incidents emergency response activities equipment inspections drills and other assigned activities

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Diploma in Firefighting, Fire & Safety, or a related field.
• Previous professional experience as a Firefighter in industrial, commercial, residential, drilling, or similar emergency response environments.
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II certification is required.
• NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness & Operations (A&O) certification is required.
• Good knowledge of fire emergency response, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire prevention, and fire safety procedures.
• Ability to participate in emergency drills, emergency response planning, and maintain readiness of firefighting personnel and equipment.
• Good English proficiency.
• Knowledge of applicable Saudi fire safety standards and requirements.
• Ability to work in emergency response environments and follow safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, industrial, drilling, or similar high-risk environments.
• Experience with industrial firefighting vehicles, pumps, hoses, breathing apparatus, and rescue equipment.
• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional certification is preferred for candidates assigned to Fire Apparatus Pump Operator responsibilities.
• Experience participating in emergency response drills and fire risk mitigation activities.