Firefighter

JOB PURPOSE

Assist in satellite Fire Watch Tower (FWT), Passenger Terminal buildings (PTB) patrolling and perform the functions of Crash Fire Tender (CFT) operator as per departmental SOPs, in order to maintain Aerodrome category 10, to ensure Fire Safe operations at IGI Airport.

The purpose of the role is to function as part of an operational rescue and fire fighting team for the extinguishment and control of fire and the saving and preservation of  evidences during all types of emergencies at the airport. The job role handles a high level of technical rescue equipment  to enable the job role to be carried out effectively and effiently.  

The Fire Fighter makes up the majority of the minimum staffing levels required by the regulatory authorities (DGCA)  The Fire Fighters also forms the majority work force, which ensures all  rescue and fire fighting equipment is maintained, tested and inspected to ensure operational reliance.
 

ORGANISATION CHART

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Accountabilities	Key Performance Indicators
To participate as part of an operational rescue and fire fighting team for the extinguishment and control of fire and the saving and preservation of evidences during all types of emergencies at the airport.	Log books, Fire Vehicle response records.
To carry out comprehensive test and inspections of firefighting equipment, which includes breathing apparatus testing according to, laid down regulations and the maintenance programme and record results.	Daily check lists
To report any defects found on fire vehicles and/or rescue firefighting equipment according to laid down procedures.	Defect register, log books.
To conduct routine radio communication test and inspections with ARFF Watch Tower, Air Traffic Control and other team members in ARFF and record.	Log books and Daily check list
To participate in refresher training,  classes, lectures, practical to enhance  job efficiency and skills.	100% attendance in mandatory trainings and Training records.
To attend and provide essential fire protection for, fuelling with passengers on board, Dangerous goods loading/off-loading, fuel spills/oil spillage cleaning, Fire watch for hot works  and any other activity as detailed by a manager.	Log books, Fire vehicle response records.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• ATC, AMC (Airport Medical Center), Airline Operators.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• ARFF Watch Tower, AOCC, Airside Operations, Technical Services, IT&C, Safety.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• The job holder does not have any budgetary responsibilities.

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• 0 Direct Reports
• 0 Indirect Reports

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Education-
Passed 12th Class Examination conducted by recognized board of examination.                                                                                                     

Physical Standards
Candidates should be free from organic diseases of any sort and should not be subject to Vertigo diseases of heart, lungs or kidney or abnormal blood pressure etc.

Candidate will be required to perform strenuous duties like firefighting, practical drills and should be free from any sort of deformity like flat foot, knock knees, fractured limbs etc., and affecting strenuous hazardous duties of fire service profession. 
The minimum physical standard should be:
1. Height    - 165 cm
2. Weight    - 56 Kg
3. Chest    - 81 cm plus an expansion of 5 cm
4. No knocking knee, Flat foot deformity etc...
5. Eye sight (without glass) – 
    -6/6 distant vision (for 2 eyes)
    -N-5 near vision (for 2 eyes)
6. Candidate should not be affected by squint eyes, colour blindness, night blindness etc.
7. Hearing     - Normal
8. Speech    - Normal

Age limit-
20 to 24 yrs

Driving License-
Mandatory to have valid LMV driving license atleast 1 year old

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