Specialist Associate (Emergency Response Team)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a capable officer to support SCDF regulatory requirements for the CERT and respond to incidents across the campus. The role involves CERT duties, prompt incident response using ERT vehicles, and firefighting support across various equipment and scenarios.

The ideal candidate will assist in fire safety inspections and drills, coordinate with contractors, and work with the CEM Team during emergencies. Shift work, licenses, and fitness are required.

Qualifications

• Education: GCE 'N' Level or equivalent.
• Experience in firefighting from SCDF, AES, MPA, or equivalent.
• Class 2B motorcycle riding licence.
• Class 3 or 3A driving licence preferred.
• Physically fit with no colour vision deficiency or hearing impairment.
• WSQ Fire & HazMat course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CERT duties as a member of the NUS Emergency Response Team.
• Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies using ERT vehicles.
• Fight incipient fires and operate firefighting equipment including CAF backpacks, SCBA, hoses.
• Conduct fire safety inspections, drills, and coordinate maintenance for CERT equipment and ERT vehicles.
• Work with internal stakeholders to rectify fire safety risks identified during patrols.
• Coordinate with SCDF and the NUS Crisis Emergency Management Team during emergencies.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency response

Communication

Report writing

Computer literacy

Education

GCE 'N' Level

WSQ Fire & HazMat course (preferred)

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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.