Job description

FIRE & SAFETY ASSISTANT

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Your Opportunity  

As a Fire Alarm First Responder (FAFR), you will respond to fire alarms within 3 minutes, assess the situation, assist with evacuations and help keep people safe.

The secondary responsibility is to provide basic fire/health and safety checks of the designated zones to ensure a safe working environment and report any defects regarding fire equipment. 

**No prior experience? No problem! Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. Freshers and candidates from hospitality, customer service and security backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Key Accountabilities

• Respond promptly to fire alarms and emergency incidents within assigned areas. 
• Assess incidents and determine whether they are confirmed fires or false alarms.
• Prepare incident reports and ensure compliance with fire safety policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Initiate fire-fighting actions where safe and within training limitations. 
• Conduct routine inspections, testing, and record management of fire safety equipment, including portable fire extinguishers.
• Support and coordinate the safe evacuation of passengers, staff, and tenants. 
• Liaise with Fire Commanders and relevant stakeholders during emergency response operations.
• Ensure evacuation procedures are implemented by all affected areas and occupants. 
• Gather and communicate critical incident information to the Control Room and emergency services.
• Establish and maintain safety cordons to control access to affected areas.

Skills

What we are looking for

• Good communication skills in English
• Able to join immediately
• Freshers welcome. Experience in customer service, hospitality, security, facilities management or as a waiter or steward is a big advantage

Good to have (but not compulsory)

• First Aid certificate
• Fire Warden or Basic Fire Extinguisher training
• Health & Safety certificate