Fire Chief F/H

Description :

Durée de la mission :

6 months or more

Zone d’intervention du MT :

basé à l’intl/

Localisation Précise :

Abu Dahbi – UAE

The company is a leading provider of a vast spectrum of services ranging from firefighting and emergency response, capability based assessments, training and education services that play an integral role in highly specialized projects across the defense, security, government and healthcare sectors. In addition, The compagny provide world-class project execution for complex systems engineering and integration, ICT and technical project management, and other advanced technology services and implementations for defense and civilian customers.

Contexte / Problématique :

The compagny has multiple needs for this – one with Oil & Gas sector and other one will be in the Defence sector. For Oil & Gas, they require Oil & Gas experience (industrial and structures firefighting). For Defence, they require aviation and structural firefighting experience. Number of stations in terms of members of staff and the area they cover depends on the projects. Some are having 4 and some are having more than 40 and less than 50. There is a need for Fire Chiefs for different projects. These supports are part the Operations department, reporting the MOD program manager. This is a context where the manager is responsible for the service delivery of emergency response, structural, aviation and ports fire and rescue functions ensuring that intended outcomes and agreed service levels are achieved through effective management against key performance indicators, with a particular focus on firefighter safety and ongoing training in accordance with NFPA and ICAO international standards

Objectifs :

• Oversee the development, implementation and review of all strategic and tactical firefighting response plans, standards of coverage, and operating policies and guidelines.
• Manage a team of senior fire officers, geographically distributed over a country-wide footprint, tasked with the provision of an effective and professional fire and rescue response service across a range of heightened industrial risks and hazards; with a focus on the protection of life, high-value assets, and the environment.
• Lead and manage all fire station operations, striving for continuous improvement in response times, resource utilization, and overall service delivery.
• Oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage and retain a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Cultivate a positive work environment that fosters teamwork and professional development.
• Approve the department professional firefighter training programs including acquisition training, maintenance of skills training, career development training, and specialist training.
• Direct, oversee and participate in development of work plans; assignment of work activities, projects and programs; and monitor workflow.
• In conjunction with the program manager, prepare budgets related to assigned activities; oversee budget implementation; participate in forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget.
• Oversee work programs related to fleet activity; station and equipment maintenance; communications systems for operations and emergency response activities; and station assignments
• Oversee the maintenance of the firefighting vehicle fleet and equipment; ensuring asset replacement program is verified and budgeted in conjunction program management.
• Manage and report on operational delivery of the Project, including evaluation of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities; makes recommendations for appointment of new staff; approving programs for staff orientation and training
• Direct staff in all HR related functions contributing to the provision of an efficient and professional operational service, including; timely performance evaluations; disciplinary procedures; staff professional development; and career advancement opportunities in accordance with approved Human Capital policies.
• In conjunction with the program manager, prepare budgets related to assigned activities; oversee budget implementation; participate in forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget.
• Oversee work programs related to fleet activity; station and equipment maintenance; communications systems for operations and emergency response activities; and station assignments
• Oversee the maintenance of the firefighting vehicle fleet and equipment; ensuring asset replacement program is verified and budgeted in conjunction program management.
• Manage and report on operational delivery of the Project, including evaluation of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities; makes recommendations for appointment of new staff; approving programs for staff orientation and training.
• Direct staff in all HR related functions contributing to the provision of an efficient and professional operational service, including; timely performance evaluations; disciplinary procedures; staff professional development; and career advancement opportunities in accordance with approved Human Capital policies

Savoir-Faire :

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service, with a proven track record of leadership success.
• Must be existing/former Fire Chief
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Administration, Emergency Management, or a closely related field.
• Certifications in Fire Incident Command, Fire Inspector, or equivalent
• Proficient in fire codes, standards, and regulations (NFPA, ICAO)
• Deep understanding of modern firefighting tactics, strategies, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of emergency medical services protocols and procedures.
• Fire protection
• Emergency management
• Demonstrated ability to utilize fire data analysis software for strategic planning and decisionmaking.

Savoir-Etre :

• Proactive Thinker
• Can do Self Starter
• Collaborative Leader
• Action Driver
• English absolutely mandatory