Associate Director - Destination Fire Commander

Associate Director - Destination Fire Commander

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Job Purpose

• Lead sitewide civil defense services through administration of the Red Sea Fire & Rescue Service (RSFR) core function: emergency response.
• Direct and manage Assistant Destination Fire Commanders and their teams.
• Oversee RSFR operations to maintain high standard firefighting and rescue capabilities across all assets in the assigned destination.
• Respond to large scale incidents, assuming Tactical (Silver) and Strategic (Gold) incident commander roles as required.
• Provide 24/7 operational coverage, strategic oversight, and subject matter expertise for complex situations.
• Support the strategic direction of Red Sea/Amaala projects by delivering excellent service, promoting fire safety, and engaging with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Contribution

• Implement annual business plans and execute the department's strategic agenda to deliver RSG vision and mission.
• Translate strategy into operational business plans; monitor performance to meet objectives and RSFR KPIs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and local Civil Defense Services and private fire services for mutual aid and collaboration.
• Recruit qualified emergency response staff up to Senior Manager - Assistant Destination Commander.
• Manage resource allocation and departmental performance.
• Engage with third party organizations to foster proactive partnerships.

Budget Management

• Contribute to functional budget preparation; monitor performance versus budget.
• Identify cost recovery opportunities in collaboration with other departments.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage RSFR Opex and Capex budgets for assigned geographical areas.

Functional / Technical Responsibilities

• Manage operational and managerial responsibilities for assigned geographic areas (Red Sea or Amaala).
• Provide coverage in absence of Red Sea or Amaala Associate Director - Destination Commander.
• Oversee up to 250 operational staff and multiple assets across assigned locations.
• Operationalize and continually improve RSFR service delivery, policies, and procedures in line with local and international standards.
• Supervise the Fire Department budget, service agreements, and contracts.
• Formulate operational strategies in coordination with Director (Response), Crisis Management, resilience, legal, and external affairs teams.
• Ensure professional development and training of operational staff.
• Provide continuous operational response capability 24/7.
• Command emergency incidents at Tactical (Silver) and Strategic (Gold) levels when required.
• Recommend procurement or hiring for equipment, personnel, or supplies as needed.
• Organize fire strategy meetings; prepare and present reports to RSFR management.
• Lead emergency operations, including disaster relief, hazardous materials response, high angle rescue, confined space, marine, aviation, and environmental protection.
• Recruit and direct firefighters to maintain operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, H&S legislation, and quality standards.
• Deputize for the Director (Response) as needed.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Reports

• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare timely functional MIS statements and reports in line with corporate and functional requirements.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality, and environmental management controls to ensure employee safety, compliance, high quality service delivery, and environmental responsibility.
• Embed environmental sustainability in procurement and tendering processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, productivity gains, and alignment with international best practices.

Job Requirements Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field or Business Administration.
• Project management experience in private fire service delivery.
• Proven leader with extensive strategic level fire and rescue experience.
• Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Experienced Strategic Incident Commander (Tactical Silver & Strategic Gold).
• Minimum 20 years relevant experience; 3 years managerial experience in country beneficial.

Skills

• Leadership, mentoring, and team building
• Tactical and strategic Incident Command experience
• Crisis management and problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication
• Digital communication, reporting, and presentation skills
• Commitment to development, diversity, integrity, and excellence
• Situational awareness, resilience, planning, and implementation

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Hospitality