SUB-OFFICER

Lead an on-station fire and rescue watch and coordinate teams responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations. The role focuses on fast, organized incident response, preventing escalation, maintaining crew readiness and developing individual and team capability through planned drills and exercises.

The role requires collaboration across relevant teams, accurate documentation and early escalation of risks that may affect safety, quality or delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the on-duty watch during routine duties, emergency callouts, rescue activities and industrial fire incidents.
• Assess developing incidents, gather information quickly and communicate clear instructions to responding crews.
• Plan and conduct drills, exercises and preparedness activities for teams and the surrounding industrial community.
• Check that firefighting vehicles, breathing apparatus and rescue equipment are ready for operational use.
• Support safe working practices, incident reporting and the review of lessons learned after exercises or responses.

Requirements and Experience

• At least seven years in commercial, industrial, civil-defence or military firefighting, or three years as a leading firefighter in the relevant company environment.
• Completion of NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II and a Breathing Apparatus Wearer course is required.
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I and II, first-responder first aid/CPR with AED, and a valid driving licence are required or specified for the role.

Qualifications

Secondary School; NFPA Fire Fighter I and II; Breathing Apparatus Wearer; NFPA Fire Instructor I and Fire Officer I and II; first aid/CPR with AED

Skills

• Command and coordination during high-pressure incidents
• Practical use of modern firefighting and rescue equipment
• Clear spoken and written English for instructions and reports
• Calm judgement and awareness of distressed or injured people

Employment Details

This is a Qatar-based role. Salary, benefits, shift patterns and other contractual terms should be confirmed during recruitment.