Fire Truck Driver Operator

About the role

The Fire Truck Driver Operator is responsible for safely driving fire appliances and associated equipment to support fire and emergency response across the organisation’s sites. You will perform daily vehicle checks, attend incident scenes, assist with firefighting and rescue activities, and help maintain the equipment in ready condition.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete pre‑ and post‑shift vehicle and equipment checks, record findings and report defects.
• Support routine maintenance, cleaning and minor servicing to keep equipment ready.
• Assist with scene safety, traffic management and casualty support as directed.
• Follow health and safety policies, wear required PPE and meet regulatory inspection requirements.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, defect reports and operational records.

Required profile

• Full UAE driving licence with the appropriate category for heavy emergency vehicles.
• Relevant vocational training or certificates in appliance or pump operation (desirable).
• Previous experience in fire, rescue, emergency services or similar environments (advantageous).
• Demonstrated safe‑driving record and ability to work under operational pressure.
• Medical fitness to drive heavy emergency vehicles.

Required skills

• Heavy vehicle driving
• Pump operation
• Ladder operation
• Vehicle maintenance and checks