Firefighter 3

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

24d • $61,100 - $101,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Firefighter 3 for its team in Palmdale, California. The position performs firefighting and emergency response services under established protocols and standard procedures. As a member of the emergency response unit, the firefighter provides fire suppression and prevention, medical services, hazardous spill response, and specialized rescue operations in accordance with NFPA and applicable federal, state, and local standards. The role also conducts inspections of fire extinguishers and fire systems, such as sprinklers and fire hydrants, and may operate and maintain emergency response vehicles. The selected candidate must be able to support a first- or second-shift schedule as needed by the department and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and multiple program accesses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.
• Firefighter 1 and 2, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Awareness and Operations certifications, and current EMT-B certification (California or National Registry).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple program accesses (PARs), as a condition of employment.
• Must pass the medical NFPA Firefighter medical exam/physical.
• Must be able to support a first- or second-shift schedule as needed by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Currently possess an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned firefighting and emergency response services tasks in accordance with established protocols and standard procedures.
• Provide fire suppression and prevention, medical services, hazardous spill response, and specialized rescue operations as a member of the emergency response unit.
• Follow NFPA and federal, state, and local standards.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and fire systems, including sprinklers and fire hydrants.
• May operate and maintain emergency response vehicles.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• May be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED