Firemen

POSITION SUMMARY

Swan Global W.L.L. is seeking qualified and experienced Firemen to be deployed at a major industrial fuel facility in Doha, Qatar. The selected candidates will be responsible for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response operations across depot, plant, warehouse, and office locations. This is a long-term engagement requiring highly competent professionals with a

strong oil & gas or industrial firefighting background.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Stand by at the designated fire station and respond immediately to alarms, operating all relevant firefighting appliances during emergency situations

● Inspect, maintain, and test portable and handheld firefighting equipment; support drills, demonstrations, and staff training sessions

● Patrol critical areas of the facility; identify and report unsafe acts or conditions; ensure continuous equipment operability

● Inspect, clean, and test firefighting apparatus and tools including hoses, fittings, hydrants, ladders, and extinguishers

● Operate radios and telephones; log and communicate status updates to facility control and focal points

● Coordinate with Civil Defense authorities as required during incidents and emergencies

● Conduct firefighting drills, practice sessions, and safety awareness talks

● Train internal fire squads in line with facility procedures and requirements

● Coordinate with Security personnel as required

● Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation as required

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

All certifications must be valid and current at time of deployment. Refresher training must have been completed within the last 6 months.

● Basic Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● Advanced Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● Basic First Aid Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● HAZMAT / HAZCOM Training — must be completed pre-deployment

● Confined Space Entry Certification — must be completed pre-deployment

● Refresher Training Proof — within last 6 months prior to deployment

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

● Minimum 5 years of frontline firefighting experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, fuel storage, or similar heavy industrial environments — MANDATORY

● Hands-on experience operating firefighting appliances, fire trucks, and emergency response vehicles

● Proven experience in fire prevention, inspection routines, and emergency response

● Experience conducting firefighting drills, training sessions, and safety awareness programs

● Familiarity with Civil Defense codes and local authority fire safety regulations in Qatar (preferred)

DRIVING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Both licenses are mandatory and must be valid Qatari licenses . Costs of obtaining these licenses will NOT be reimbursed by the employer.

● Heavy Vehicle (HV) Driving License — Qatari license to operate fire trucks and heavy firefighting vehicles

● Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License — Qatari license, Manual transmission, to operate support and utility vehicles

AGE REQUIREMENT

● Candidates must be a maximum of 35 years of age at the time of initial deployment and mobilization

● This age criterion applies to all replacement staff supplied during the contract period

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

● Extensive knowledge of firefighting tactics, strategies, and equipment

● Competence in the use of breathing apparatus (BA) and rescue equipment including confined space rescue gear

● Ability to inspect, operate, and maintain all types of portable firefighting and fire protection equipment

● Knowledge of fire detection systems, hydrant systems, and sprinkler systems

● Ability to operate and drive fire trucks and emergency response vehicles

Physical & Medical Requirements

● Physically fit, vigilant, and capable of working in extreme heat and pressure conditions

● Must pass a comprehensive pre-deployment medical/physical examination including: CBC, FBS, ECG, VO₂Max, HbA1c, Spirometry, Lipid Profile, Kidney & Liver function, and vision/audiometry tests

● No disqualifying permanent disabilities (e.g. severe hearing loss, color blindness, prosthetics impacting duty)

● No criminal record in Qatar or abroad

● No addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances

Language & Communication

● English — reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are MANDATORY

● Arabic — speaking and listening skills are preferred

● Basic computer skills — Microsoft Word, Excel, and email for reporting and documentation

UNIFORM & PPE

The following Personal Protective Equipment will be provided by Swan Global W.L.L. :

● Fire Suit — Aramid Fiber (sand color)

● Firefighting Gloves — FHR 002

● Firefighting Boots — FHR Leather

● Safety Helmet — Calisia Vulcan 102 Type B (or approved equivalent)

● Standard PPE — Coverall, safety shoes, goggles as per facility PPE matrix

● All gear customized with company logo; name tag to be visible on uniform at all times