Firefighter

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 multi‑national 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 pre‑incident 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 high‑temperature 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.