SUB-OFFICER

Primary Purpose of the Job:

Perform duties as a Watch Commander to direct and motivate teams responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Design and formulate drills and exercises within the community to develop individual and team competencies to the benefit of the industrial cities community and within a safe working environment.
Direct the on-station watch in the performance of routine and non-routine duties, including emergency operations, exercises, drills, emergency vehicle operation and preparedness activities.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Upper Intermediate English Language (OP L5) both spoken and written.
• Minimum 9 years as a Fire-Fighter (5 in supervisory positron) in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment. c i v i l defense force. military fire service or three years as Sub Officer in QP.
• Possess a valid driving License - preferably Heavy Vehicle.
• Technical s k i l l s - must be able to use broad range of modern equipment for fire fighting and rescue
• The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident i n conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly dictate instructions to the on scene crews.
• Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.

Educational Qualifications:

Graduate of Institution of Fire Engineers or equivalent diploma in fire fighting/watch management.