Position: Firefighter (NFPA Certified)
Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 2 Years
Description of role:
The Firefighter will be responsible for providing emergency response, fire suppression, and rescue services for a critical project in Mecca, ensuring protection of life and property in line with NFPA standards.
The role involves working in a multinational team, following strict safety protocols, and responding to fire, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents as per NFPA 1001 and Hazmat Awareness & Operations guidelines.
Roles and responsibilities
- Respond promptly to fire, rescue, medical, and Hazmat incidents within the project/site as per NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II standards.
- Perform fire suppression using appropriate techniques, equipment, and extinguishing agents for structural, industrial, and vehicle fires.
- Carry out Hazmat Awareness & Operations level duties, including hazard recognition, initial isolation, evacuation assistance, and defensive control actions.
- Conduct daily inspections, testing, and basic maintenance of firefighting vehicles, pumps, hoses, SCBA, and all fire/rescue equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Participate in scheduled fire drills, emergency response exercises, and preincident planning activities on the project/site.
- Follow all client, project, and Saudi regulatory safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, confined space, hot work, and lockout/tagout requirements where applicable.
- Maintain accurate incident, training, inspection, and equipment check records as required by company and NFPA documentation practices.
- Support fire prevention activities such as fire watch, basic safety briefings, and inspection of extinguishers, hydrants, and fire detection/suppression systems.
- Work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, and remain fit for duty in a physically demanding environment.
- Cooperate with client HSE, security, and medical teams to ensure a coordinated response and continuous improvement of emergency readiness.
Qualifications and certifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Firefighter in industrial, municipal, airport, or large infrastructure environments.
- Valid NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II certification from a recognized training body (Pro Board/IFSAC or equivalent).
- Valid Hazmat Awareness & Operations certification aligned with NFPA standards.
- Physically fit and medically cleared for firefighting duties, including SCBA use and work in hightemperature environments.
- Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage for coordination in Mecca.
- Previous Gulf experience (Saudi Arabia or other GCC countries) is preferred but not mandatory.
