Fire Truck Driver Operator

Job Summary

The Fire Truck Driver Operator safely drives fire appliances and associated equipment to support fire and emergency response across the organisation’s sites. You will complete daily vehicle checks, attend incident scenes, support firefighting and rescue activities as directed, and assist with routine maintenance, cleaning and equipment stowage. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will maintain compliance with road and safety regulations and contribute to training, exercises and continuous improvement.

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

Requirements

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