Job Description
Job Details
Position Title Leading Fireman Reports to Watch Commander
Division Airport Operations - RFFS Grade
Department Rescue Firefighting Service (RFFS)
Job Purpose
To apply the rules and regulations pertaining to fire fighting and rescue at the airport according to the
regulations of GCAA.
Process 1. In conjunction with the Watch Commander, the leading fireman shall be
responsible for conducting monthly training.
2. Assists in monitoring, and reviewing training needs.
3. Supervise in inspecting and maintaining the fire trucks and its equipment and
testing of fire hydrants and checking emergency water supplies.
4. Carry out roles and responsibilities of the B.A.Control officer at incidents
5. Carry out the Watch commander duties in his absence.
6. Act as the sector Commander in the event of incidents and accidents.
People Management 1. Acting in role of Manager/Senior Supervisor/Supervisor when required.
2. Coach and support junior staff as and when required.
Customer and
Reporting
1. Reports to the watch commander or leading fireman or his immediate
superior.
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal
Airport Employees
Reasons for Interaction
Providing rescue and first aid
Conducting risk management
External
Passengers
Emergency Services
Reasons for Interaction
Providing rescue and first aid
Conducting risk management
Guidance during emergency events
Commanding emergency personnel
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
Educational
Qualifications
1. Diploma or equivalent, minimum of high school education (12th Grade) & Fluent in
the English language (both spoken and written)
Professional
Qualifications
1. Light and heavy UAE drivers license
2. First Aid qualified and licensing is advantageous.
3. Completed the Incident Command Course
Physical Requirement
Physical
Requirement
1. Candidates should be in good general muscular development, with no marked
obesity and medically fit.
2. Should not be less than 1.65metres in height.
3. Have good eyesight.
4. Clean shaven (for the wearing of breathing apparatus).
5. Fit for any manual work, including lifting, climbing and all firefighting related duties.
6. Cannot be Claustrophobic, Acrophobic nor Hemophobia.
Experience
Required
Experience
Have at least 2yrs experience as a fireman /driver.
Other Requirements- Safety Accountability And Responsibilities
All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of
Department:
To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations
Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah
International Airport.
To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or
system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via
one of the following means.
Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.
Competencies Level of Proficiency
Behavioural Competencies
Action Orientated Medium
Conflict Management Medium
Attention to Detail High
Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance High
Communication Skills High
Problem Solving High
Decision making High
Teamwork High
Technical Competencies
Knowledge in Emergency Response Planning Medium
Knowledge in Incident Command System Medium
Knowledge in Rescue Operations High
Airport Familiarity High
Knowledge of Applicable Legislation (GCAA, SOPS,
ICAO, NFPA).
Medium
