Lead Firefighter

The purpose of the role is to respond with Crash Fire Tenders along with team of Firefighters and attend the aircraft emergencies  and function as part of an operational rescue and fire fighting team for the extinguishment and control of fire  by achieving response time stipulated by the regulatory authorities

The Lead Fire Fighter also to respond to various other emergencies with Domestic Fire Tenders along with a team of Fire Fighters for mitigating the hazards and also ensures all fire vehicles and rescue and firefighting equipment is maintained, tested and inspected to ensure operational reliance.

Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators

To respond to aircraft emergencies with Crash Fire Tender along with Firefighters by achieving response time stipulated by the regularity authorities and to operate the CFT for the extinguishment and control of fire.

Achieving the response time and control time during emergency calls. Log books and fire vehicle response records.

To respond to aircraft refueling standby, fuel spillage, Dangerous goods stand by with Crash Fire Tender along with Firefighters and to mitigate the hazards.

Log books and fire vehicle response records.

To respond to domestic fires involving airport buildings and facilities, Grass/bush fires with domestic Fire Tender along with Firefighters and to operate the fire tenders for the extinguishment and control of fire and to mitigate the hazards.

Log books and fire vehicle response records.

To conduct the daily inspection of Fire vehicles for its roadworthiness and serviceability and to maintain records and to timely report to Duty Officer regarding any unserviceability or defects in Fire Vehicles and to maintain the records.

Log books, defect register and daily checklists.

To conduct the squad drill and other routine drills for Firefighters and to maintain training records.

Training  records.

To ensure upkeep of fire vehicles (Crash Fire Tender, Domestic Fire Tender) and its equipment.

Log books.

To supervise the Firefighters during Breathing Apparatus Cylinder filling as per laid down regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Log books, BA cylinder filling SOP.

To participate in classes, lectures, practical and physical training, refresher trainings to enhance job efficiency and technical skills,

100% attendance in mandatory trainings and Individual Training Record.

To conduct routine radio communication tests and inspections with ARFF Watch Tower and ATC and to maintain records.

Daily checklists.

Min. 6 years of continuous experience in Aviation / Industrial Fire Services out of which 1 year should be in supervisory grade

Should possess good communication skills to carry out Radio Telephony communication.