Fire & Rescue Operations Supervisor
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About the Role
Supervise airport emergency responses, ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct training, and maintain firefighting readiness at Hamad and Doha International Airports.
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Responsibilities
- Attend and respond to all airport emergencies at HIA and DIA
- Ensure required ARFF CAT protection level is maintained
- Supervise and control staff leave to ensure minimum manpower
- Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting and rescue equipment
- Ensure all staff are certified and qualified to operate vehicles
- Conduct investigations into accidents and near miss incidents
- Coordinate with Training Department for mandatory training
- Deliver theoretical and practical tactical firefighting training
- Monitor and follow up on response time tests
Requirements
- Supervisory experience in airport fire and rescue operations
- Knowledge of QCAR 006 and TRA instructions
- Valid Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)
- Certification in firefighting and rescue equipment operation
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and investigations
- Strong communication and leadership skills
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Key Responsibilities
- Attend and respond to all airport emergencies at Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA).
- Attend department related Health & Safety meetings.
- Act as Operations Lead in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.
- Ensure required Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Category (CAT) protection level is maintained.
- Supervise and control staff leave to ensure minimum manpower availability.
- Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting and breathing apparatus / rescue equipment.
- Ensure all Fire Department staff assigned to vehicles are certified and qualified.
- Ensure Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOP) for all department personnel are valid.
- Ensure all employees are medically fit to perform duties.
- Inform Operations Manager of any deficiencies.
- Carry out any other tasks assigned by competent authority.
Compliance and Safety
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and practices.
- Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding Health & Safety legislation.
- Conduct investigations into industrial accidents, injuries, and near miss incidents.
- Ensure development, review, and auditing of comprehensive Health & Safety Policy.
- Perform risk assessments for all firefighting tasks, manual handling, working at height, and equipment operation.
- Perform COSHH assessments and other required evaluations.
Additional Duties
- Perform watch duties during periods of severe manpower shortage.
- Perform Senior Officer duties in accordance with approved shift roster.
- Act as Incident Commander in the absence of the Senior Officer.
- Coordinate with Training Department to ensure mandatory training attendance.
- Deliver theoretical and practical tactical firefighting training.
- Monitor and follow up on response time tests on a monthly basis.
- Record all conducted training courses in the Red Kite system.
- Perform any other duties requested by the Operations Manager.
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