Crew Commander

JOB PURPOSE

The Crew Commander directs and participates in firefighting operations, CFT driving , Domestic fire tender operations ,optimum equipment operations activities.

ORGANISATION CHART

COO- Head ARFF- Sr Operations Commander- Operations Commander- Sub Commander- Crew Commander

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•To promptly and swiftly respond to the accident/incident site with the Fire Appliance and crew and to commence the Firefighting & Rescue operations in coordination with Crew Commander / Rescue Commander / Incident Commander. (ARFF watch Tower log book & Vehicle response register) •To complete scheduled preventive maintenance as well as coordinate for break-down maintenance of ARFF appliances & equipments. (Vehicle serviceability as per ARFF ) •To conduct the practical Training and Physical fitness training for the crew as per the schedule. ( Training records . ,Rating performance of shift personnel.) •To carry out statutory performance test of Crash Fire Tenders, Domestic Fire Tender and Command Control Post as per the schedule. (ARFF Test Report) •To properly maintain the vehicle log books, Vehicle refueling records, training registers, Handing over/taking over registers. (Log Books) •To exhibit leadership and to act as a mentor to develop the fire appliance crew. (ARFF Employee engagement Score.)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

To test and ensure proper functioning of ARFF watch tower equipment’s and communications systems.

To monitor aircraft movements in maneuvering area, initiate necessary actions and coordinate with concerned emergency response agencies as per Aerodrome Emergency Plan and Standard Operating Procedures in case of any emergency situation for effective incident management.

To perform the role of crew Commander during the aircraft accidents/incidents i.e.to be the team leader of the rescue team and to work unsupervised and make decisions when under pressure and during emergency situations involving aircraft emergencies, till the arrival of Sub Commander.

To assume the command and control for effective management of the emergency situation involving airside buildings and other facilities in the airport till the arrival of State Fire Service and to support them in Fire Fighting Operation on their arrival.

To maintain liaison with Air Traffic Control, Airport Operations Control Centre, Airside Operations, Security Operations Control Centre and Goa State Disaster Response Cell & Goa Fire & Emergency Service for day to day smooth operations, necessary clearances and obtaining changes in critical airfield information.