FIREFIGHTER 2

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls firefighters work a 24/48 hour firefighter schedule. They will respond to medical, fire, hazmat and rescue emergencies as a team member or leader and perform appropriate functions as directed or needed. Must be able to perform at great height and in confined spaces with IDLH conditions. Will operate and inspect emergency response equipment and inspect and outfit facility and shipboard fire protection equipment. Will provide industrial medical care and respirator fit testing as needed. Is expected to work additional overtime as needed to maintain proper manning levels and to support special assignments. Must pass a pre hire medical physical and must pass an annual fire fighter medical physical. To prepare for the unexpected and future growth, firefighters will cross train to assist the safety, medical and environmental departments. Will participate in required training to maintain current certifications or to improve capabilities. Required training consists of basic first aid training within 90 days of starting position. If not already an EMT, you must obtain a National Registry EMT certification within 18 months of start date in order to retain the Firefighter position. Successfully complete any fire, rescue, hazmat and inspection training that is provided.

Requirements

NREMT-B certification
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years experience as a Certified 1001 Firefighter
Prior industrial or shipboard fire training experience
Working knowledge of shipboard or facility fire protection systems
Prior fire, safety, or EMS experience

Responsibilities

Respond to medical, fire, hazmat and rescue emergencies as a team member or leader and perform appropriate functions as directed or needed.
Perform at great height and in confined spaces with IDLH conditions.
Operate and inspect emergency response equipment.
Inspect and outfit facility and shipboard fire protection equipment.
Provide industrial medical care and respirator fit testing as needed.
Work additional overtime as needed to maintain proper manning levels and to support special assignments.
Pass a pre hire medical physical and an annual fire fighter medical physical.
Cross train to assist the safety, medical and environmental departments.
Participate in required training to maintain current certifications or to improve capabilities.
Complete basic first aid training within 90 days of starting position.
Obtain a National Registry EMT certification within 18 months of start date (if not already an EMT) to retain the Firefighter position.
Successfully complete any fire, rescue, hazmat and inspection training that is provided.