Firefighter, Safety & Security

Aga Khan University is seeking a dedicated Firefighter for its Safety & Security department based in Karachi. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring fire safety and emergency response within the university’s facilities. This position involves responding promptly to fire incidents, conducting safety inspections, and assisting in fire safety training and drills. The role also includes operating firefighting equipment and vehicles when required, maintaining accurate records, and supporting evacuation procedures to safeguard staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:
- Respond swiftly to fire and smoke incidents using appropriate firefighting media to extinguish fires effectively.
- Conduct and assist in fire safety training sessions for hospital staff to enhance preparedness.
- Perform regular safety inspections, especially in construction areas, to identify and report unsafe practices.
- Assist the Emergency Response Team (ERT) during evacuations and emergency situations.
- Maintain detailed logs of firefighter movements, equipment issuance, and fire incident reports in the fire occurrence book.
- Carry out monthly inspections of firefighting equipment, fire panels, emergency exits, and related safety infrastructure according to the inspection schedule.
- Support fire drills, demonstrations, and safety practices to promote awareness and readiness.
- Undertake stand-by duties as required, including during hot work permits.
- Supervise, coordinate, or assist the manager in training and inspecting firefighting equipment at collection points, IMSs, and secondary hospitals when necessary.
- Operate the fire tender as a fire engine driver during deputation, ensuring all vehicle and equipment checks are completed, including lubricants, fuel, water, foam levels, and tire pressure.
- Clean and refill fire buckets according to the established schedule.

Required Qualifications:
- Matriculation certificate.
- Certified Fireman and Leading Fireman courses from Civil Defence Pakistan.
- Valid HTV driving license for deputation as a fire engine driver.
- Two to three years of practical experience as a firefighter and fire tender operator.
- Proficient knowledge of all types of portable and trolley-mounted fire extinguishers.
- Familiarity with fire water and gas suppression systems, firefighting and rescue tools, and accessories.
- Understanding of evacuation techniques and ability to read fire and evacuation plans.
- Ability to operate a fire tender vehicle when deputed as a fire engine driver.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Urdu.

Preferred Qualifications:
- First aid certification from a reputable organization will be considered an advantage.

Aga Khan University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and expects all employees to uphold its standards of respect and safety. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.