We are looking for qualified Firefighters to join our client’s emergency response team in the Eastern Province. 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.
Requirements
- 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.