Fire Driver

RAK Airport

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Airport Firefighter Driver is to ensure effective firefighting and rescue operations in the airport environment. This role involves applying specialized firefighting techniques and tactics to manage emergencies, both with and without supervision.

The key responsibilities include maintaining the readiness of firefighting vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure, ensuring they comply with the airport's operational standards. Furthermore, they are expected to activate and respond to incidents and accidents within their jurisdiction, leveraging their training and expertise to effectively manage emergency situations.

Process

1. Responsible for daily checking of fire appliances, media levels, fire fighting and rescue equipment, fully conversant with pump operation on major foam tenders and radio procedures.
2. Respond to the scene with maximum urgency by keeping safety in mind.
3. Make suggestions for buying of new equipment, services and / or materials.
4. Attending emergency incidents, fires and pump & monitor operations.
5. Rescue trapped people .
6. Minimizing distress and suffering, including giving first aid before the hospital staff arrives;
7. Dealing with unforeseen circumstances as they arise; thinking and responding quickly;
8. Cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;

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

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.