Fire and Ambulance Chief – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited

The Fire and Ambulance Chief, based in Saudi Arabia, is a critical leadership role responsible for managing and coordinating the fire and ambulance services. Aligned to the company’s core values, the Fire and Ambulance Chief must support the development and implementation of the Fire Safety and EMS strategies, business plans and initiatives.

Client Details

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation who is involved in one of the biggest real estate developments in the KSA Region. The project is looking to build an economic zone 33 times the size of New York City. They will focus on a multitude of economic sectors such as: Energy, Water, Mobility, Biotech, Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment, Culture, Fashion, Tourism, Sport, Construction, Services, Health, Education and Livability. The project is backed directly by the government of Saudi Arabia with the vision of operating as an Independent Economic Zone to create healthy growth and wealth for the region, investors and residents.

Description

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and will focus on developing and implementing policies and procedures, coordinating emergency response efforts, and managing a team of trained professionals. The Chief will also be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of team members, as well as engaging and working with Communities, to keep families, employees, visitors, and investments safe from fire.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for fire, rescue, and ambulance services, including response protocols and incident management plans.Strategic leadership of fire engineering and risk management.Lend support towards an all-hazards management approach.Understand and develop the Fire safety and EMS strategy, operating model principles, and intended / desired culture. Build structures, processes, and policies in preparation for the assumption of full Fire & Ambulatory authority.Design, build and consistently enhance the fire safety and ambulatory capability framework with a focus on lean & technology-based organization.Understand the agreed fire safety and rescue threat assessment regionally and locally, align regional needs and build structures, processes, and policies in preparation for the assumption of full Fire & Ambulatory authority.Develop and coordinate comprehensive EMS and Fire Safety long-term strategies and programs, tailored for all Regions and Communities.Oversees administration of the EMS Agreement with Regions and local communities.Coordinate emergency response efforts and manage a team of trained professionals, including firefighters, rescue specialists, EMTs, and paramedics.Administers the statistical analyses of response time data to evaluate service effectiveness.Assist, represent and advise the Public Safety Executive Director on issues related to fire, rescue and EMS.Provide leadership and guidance to team members, including training and development, performance evaluations, and human resource management.Ensuring legal compliance through the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and protocols in support of all fire related risk management matters.Benchmark required fire safety and ambulatory capabilities with international best-practice and role model departments and assist all departments as a Subject Matter Expert.

Profile

The successful candidate will be strong in Fire and Ambulance management with a focus on a large area of responsibility. Strong leadership skills and management skills are required. More than 20 years’ of experience within the Fire and Safety field and a strong emphasis on best practise.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to advance within this market leader. A competitive remuneration package with associated/industry related benefits.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate