Specialist Associate (Emergency Response Team)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Specialist Associate in the Emergency Response Team. The successful candidate will support SCDF regulatory requirements for CERT and respond to incidents across the university, including deployment of ERT vehicles.

You will perform CERT duties, conduct fire safety inspections and drills, assist in firefighting and HazMat awareness, coordinate with CEM and SCDF, and work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• GCE 'N' Level is a minimum educational requirement.
• Class 2B motorcycle licence required; Class 3/3A licence preferred.
• Must be physically and medically fit for ERT duties; no colour vision deficiency or hearing impairment.
• Desirable: WSQ Respond to Fire & HazMat Emergency or equivalent training.
• Proficient in computer use with good reporting abilities.
• Eligible for shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• CERT duties as part of the NUS Emergency Response Team.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies using ERT vehicles.
• Fight incipient fires and operate CAF backpacks, SCBA, extinguishers, hoses, pumps, alarms and FCC.
• Assist in fire safety inspections, drills, and training; report faults; maintain CERT equipment.
• Rectify fire safety risks with internal stakeholders.
• Mitigate fire alarm activations with service contractors.
• Coordinate with SCDF and NUS Crisis Emergency Management Team during emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Riding licence (2B)

Driving licence (3/3A)

Education

GCE 'N' Level

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Associate (Emergency Response Team)

University-Level Unit: University Campus Infrastructure

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Campus Emergency & Security

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 07/09/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting SCDF regulatory requirements for the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) and in responding to incidents and emergencies across NUS.

Key Responsibilities

• CERT Duties: Perform CERT duties as a member of the NUS Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Incident Response: Provide prompt response to incidents and emergencies when activated, using ERT response vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, or vans.
• Firefighting Support: Fight incipient fires and operate firefighting and protection equipment, including Compressed Air Foam (CAF) backpacks, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire extinguishers, firefighting hoses, portable pumps, hydrants and risers, fire alarms, and Fire Command Centre (FCC) operations.
• Fire Safety Inspections and Training: Assist in conducting building fire safety inspections, fire drills, and practical fire training; report faults in fire alarm systems; and coordinate checks and maintenance for CERT equipment and ERT response vehicles.
• Risk Rectification: Work with internal stakeholders to rectify fire safety risks identified during daily patrols.
• Mitigation of Fire Alarm Activations: Work with fire safety system service contractors to mitigate fire alarm activations.
• Emergency Coordination: Coordinate with SCDF and the NUS Crisis Emergency Management (CEM) Team during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum GCE 'N' Level.
• Relevant Experience: Relevant firefighting experience from SCDF, AES, MPA, or equivalent organisations.
• Riding Licence: At least a Class 2B qualified riding licence for motorcycles not exceeding 200cc.
• Driving Licence: Preferably a Class 3 or 3A driving licence.
• Fitness: Physically and medically fit to carry out ERT-related duties, with no colour vision deficiency or hearing impairment.
• Technical Competency: Preferably have attended the WSQ Respond to Fire & HazMat Emergency Course or equivalent firefighting/HazMat training, with knowledge and awareness of HazMat incident containment.
• Skills: Computer literate, with good communication and report writing skills.
• Work Schedule: Able to perform shift work, including extended shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and willing to be recalled during off-duty and rest days due to operational exigencies.