Fire & Rescue Operations Supervisor

General Responsibilities

• Attend and respond to all airport emergencies at Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA)
• Attend department‑related Health & Safety meetings.
• Act as Operations Lead and attend ongoing business meetings with HIA Safety in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.
• Ensure the required Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Category (CAT) protection level is maintained during shift hours, in compliance with QCAR 006 and TRA instructions.
• Supervise and control staff leave to ensure minimum manpower availability required for compliance at both airports.
• Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting and breathing apparatus and rescue equipment.
• Ensure all Fire Department staff assigned to vehicles are certified and qualified to operate their designated vehicles.
• Ensure Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOP) for all department personnel are valid and up to date.
• Ensure all employees are medically fit to perform their duties in compliance with QCAR 006.
• Inform the Operations Manager of any deficiencies or shortcomings in section performance.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the competent authority (DFRD) or the Operations Manager.

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and practices meeting and exceeding regulatory and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding Health & Safety legislation and organizational policies.
• Conduct investigations into industrial accidents, injuries, and near‑miss incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure the development, review and auditing of a comprehensive Health & Safety Policy including risk assessments for all firefighting tasks, excluding training.
• Perform manual handling risk assessments, working‑at‑height risk assessments, risk assessments for the operation of all firefighting equipment and COSHH assessments and any other required evaluations.

• Perform watch duties during periods of severe manpower shortage.

• Perform Senior Officer duties in accordance with the approved shift roster.
• Act as Incident Commander / Person‑in‑Charge in the absence of the Senior Officer.

• Coordinate with the Training Department to ensure all crew members attend mandatory training courses in accordance with the Red Kite system.
• Deliver and conduct theoretical and practical tactical firefighting training as well as airport familiarization tours for all watches to enhance individual skills, knowledge and operational readiness.
• Monitor and follow up on response time tests on a monthly basis.
• Record all conducted training courses in the Red Kite system.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Operations Manager in support of the Training Team.

• Airport Fire Fighting Services Operations Category: CAT 10.
• Academic qualification:
  Not required.
• Proficiency in the English language in accordance with QCAR 006 (as amended), ADR OPS B 024, and Hamad International Airport (HIA) / Doha International Airport (DIA) Manuals.
• Communication Certificate issued by the Airport Operating Authority.
• Required specialized training:
  Firefighter Course, Crew Leader Course, Manager Course, Supervisor Course (if available).