Firefighter - NFPA Certified

About the role

Eram Talent is recruiting qualified firefighters to join its client's emergency response team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The role covers responding to fire and emergency incidents, operating firefighting equipment, supporting emergency preparedness and keeping personnel and equipment ready according to company procedures and fire safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to fire, rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency incidents within the designated area to protect life, property and the environment.
• Carry out firefighting, rescue, containment and emergency control activities using appropriate equipment and established procedures.
• Follow company fire protection policies, standard operating procedures, emergency response plans and Saudi fire safety requirements.
• Take part in emergency drills, training and reviews of Emergency Response Plans.
• Inspect, maintain and keep ready firefighting vehicles, breathing apparatus, protective equipment, tools and other emergency equipment.
• Handle hazardous materials incidents with the right PPE and Hazmat procedures.
• Coordinate with firefighters, emergency personnel, operations teams and authorities during emergencies.
• Prepare timely reports on incidents, response activities, equipment inspections and drills.

Required profile

• High school diploma or a diploma in Firefighting, Fire & Safety or a related field.
• Previous professional experience as a firefighter in industrial, commercial, residential, drilling or similar emergency response settings.
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II certification (required).
• NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness & Operations (A&O) certification (required).
• Good English proficiency and knowledge of Saudi fire safety standards.
• Preferred: oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial or drilling experience, and experience with industrial firefighting vehicles, pumps, hoses and rescue equipment.
• Preferred: NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional certification for pump operator roles.