Fire Truck Driver Operator

Overview

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Vehicle Operation & Driving**
• + Drive fire appliances and ancillary vehicles safely and lawfully to and from incidents, exercises and station duties
• + Use defensive driving techniques and follow road traffic legislation and emergency driving policies
• + Operate pumps, ladders and ancillary equipment during operational duties
• **Pre-shift Checks & Maintenance**
• + Complete pre- and post-shift vehicle and equipment checks, record findings and report defects
• + Support routine maintenance, cleaning and minor servicing to keep equipment in readiness
• + Ensure correct stowage and inventory of firefighting and rescue equipment
• **Operational Support & Response**
• + Support firefighting, rescue and other emergency tasks as directed by the incident commander or senior crew
• + Operate and assist with pumps, hose reels, lighting and other appliance-mounted systems under supervision
• + Assist with scene safety, traffic management and casualty support where appropriate
• **Health, Safety & Compliance**
• + Follow health and safety policies, safe systems of work and PPE requirements
• + Meet regulatory and organisational requirements for inspections, maintenance records and driver qualifications
• + Report incidents, near misses and vehicle defects promptly and support investigations
• **Training & Professional Development**
• + Attend training, drills and competency assessments for driving and operational support tasks
• + Maintain required driver licences, endorsements and medical fitness to drive heavy emergency vehicles
• + Share knowledge and learn from exercises and incidents
• **Administration & Reporting**
• + Complete vehicle logbooks, defect reports and operational records accurately and on time
• + Support rostering and availability records and communicate changes promptly
• + Provide requested input to performance and fleet management information

Education & Qualifications

• Full UAE driving licence with the appropriate category for the appliance and any required vocational licences or endorsements
• Relevant vocational training or certificates in appliance operation or pump operation desirable

Experience

• Previous experience in fire, rescue, emergency services or similar environments advantageous
• Demonstrable track record of safe driving and working under operational pressure preferred