Job Description

Swan Global W.L.L. is seeking qualified and experienced Firemen to be deployed at a major industrial fuel facility in Doha, Qatar. The selected candidates will be responsible for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response operations across depot, plant, warehouse, and office locations. This is a long-term engagement requiring highly competent professionals with a

strong oil & gas or industrial firefighting background.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Stand by at the designated fire station and respond immediately to alarms, operating all relevant firefighting appliances during emergency situations

Inspect, maintain, and test portable and handheld firefighting equipment; support drills, demonstrations, and staff training sessions

Patrol critical areas of the facility; identify and report unsafe acts or conditions; ensure continuous equipment operability

Inspect, clean, and test firefighting apparatus and tools including hoses, fittings, hydrants, ladders, and extinguishers

Operate radios and telephones; log and communicate status updates to facility control and focal points

Coordinate with Civil Defense authorities as required during incidents and emergencies

Conduct firefighting drills, practice sessions, and safety awareness talks

Train internal fire squads in line with facility procedures and requirements

Coordinate with Security personnel as required

Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation as required

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

All certifications must be valid and current at time of deployment. Refresher training must have been completed within the last 6 months.

Basic Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

Advanced Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

Basic First Aid Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

HAZMAT / HAZCOM Training — must be completed pre-deployment

Confined Space Entry Certification — must be completed pre-deployment

Refresher Training Proof — within last 6 months prior to deployment

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years of frontline firefighting experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, fuel storage, or similar heavy industrial environments — MANDATORY

Hands-on experience operating firefighting appliances, fire trucks, and emergency response vehicles

Proven experience in fire prevention, inspection routines, and emergency response

Experience conducting firefighting drills, training sessions, and safety awareness programs

Familiarity with Civil Defense codes and local authority fire safety regulations in Qatar (preferred)

DRIVING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Both licenses are mandatory and must be valid Qatari licenses Costs of obtaining these licenses will NOT be reimbursed by the employer.

Heavy Vehicle (HV) Driving License — Qatari license to operate fire trucks and heavy firefighting vehicles

Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License — Qatari license, Manual transmission, to operate support and utility vehicles

AGE REQUIREMENT

Candidates must be a maximum of 35 years of age at the time of initial deployment and mobilization

This age criterion applies to all replacement staff supplied during the contract period

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

Extensive knowledge of firefighting tactics, strategies, and equipment

Competence in the use of breathing apparatus (BA) and rescue equipment including confined space rescue gear

Ability to inspect, operate, and maintain all types of portable firefighting and fire protection equipment

Knowledge of fire detection systems, hydrant systems, and sprinkler systems

Ability to operate and drive fire trucks and emergency response vehicles

Physical & Medical Requirements

Physically fit, vigilant, and capable of working in extreme heat and pressure conditions

Must pass a comprehensive pre-deployment medical/physical examination including: CBC, FBS, ECG, VOMax, HbA1c, Spirometry, Lipid Profile, Kidney & Liver function, and vision/audiometry tests

No disqualifying permanent disabilities (e.g. severe hearing loss, color blindness, prosthetics impacting duty)

No criminal record in Qatar or abroad

No addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances

Language & Communication

English — reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are MANDATORY

Arabic — speaking and listening skills are preferred

Basic computer skills — Microsoft Word, Excel, and email for reporting and documentation

UNIFORM & PPE

The following Personal Protective Equipment will be provided by Swan Global W.L.L. :

Fire Suit — Aramid Fiber (sand color)

Firefighting Gloves — FHR 002

Firefighting Boots — FHR Leather

Safety Helmet — Calisia Vulcan 102 Type B (or approved equivalent)

Standard PPE — Coverall, safety shoes, goggles as per facility PPE matrix

All gear customized with company logo; name tag to be visible on uniform at all times