Assistant Fire Chief – Indsatsleder på Pituffik Space Base

About the role

Inussuk A/S is looking for an experienced Assistant Fire Chief (Indsatsleder) to lead the fire department at the unique Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. You will be part of the station’s senior management team, responsible for personnel, readiness, and coordination with the US Space Base.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in 24‑hour watch duties at the fire station.
• Provide daily leadership for station staff.
• Ensure continuous development and maintenance of required competencies among employees.
• Keep procedures, instructions and handbooks up‑to‑date, implemented and complied with.
• Take part in planned exercises, briefings and meetings with the US Space Base, conducted in English.

Required profile

• Enjoy working in an international environment.
• Maintain overview in high‑pressure situations.
• Be a visible and motivating leader.
• Communicate clearly in Danish and English.

Required skills

• Current Danish‑approved incident commander training.
• Leadership training from rescue services or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of leadership experience.
• Category C driving licence.
• Strong English proficiency and solid IT skills.
• Fire‑technical training (Fly, BVU, BGU) is an advantage.
• Danish citizenship required for base employment and security clearance.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package and good employment terms.
• Own housing on the base, vehicle, full board and transport between Copenhagen and Pituffik.
• Rotational schedule: 8‑12 weeks on‑base followed by 4 weeks continuous leave.
• On‑site fitness centre with group classes, badminton, football, bowling and more.
• Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, ATV trips and skeet shooting.