Firefighter - EMT

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Westfield, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Military Division is looking to add two Firefighter/EMT’s as members of the 104th Fighter Wing (Barnes) Fire Department. The Firefighter/EMT will respond with crews to emergencies on the Barnes Air National Guard Base, Army Aviation Support Facility, Barnes Municipal Airport, and to local communities as needed; This is a full performance level of work in fire suppression, fire prevention, communications, technical rescue, training, and emergency medical care. Work is performed through established policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, and requires initiative and resourcefulness. The Massachusetts Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. To accomplish this, we must sustain a ready, reliable, and robust joint military team of Army, Air Force and civilians that will honor our responsibilities to nation and community. The National Guard is one branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Massachusetts National Guard consists of both the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the Massachusetts Air National Guard. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country.

Requirements

No history of claustrophobia
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means
Ability to communicate tactfully with coworkers and the public
Ability to work from heights
Ability to wear full personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, and engage in strenuous physical effort for prolonged periods of time
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres
Basic computer/data entry skills
Massachusetts Driver's License
Department of Defense Firefighter I and II
Airport Firefighter
Hazardous Material Awareness & Operations with MSC Product Control/PPE TR
Current and valid certification as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations with MSC Product CONTROL/ PPE TR issued by a National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification Certifications or an equivalent certifier such as the Department of Defense (DOD) Certifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Current and valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Current certification as a C.P.R. Basic Rescuer by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
Successful completion of an NFPA 1582 occupational physical examination
Current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or the equivalent from another state

Nice To Haves

Acquired within 24 months of hire: Driver/Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator-ARFF, Driver/Operator-MWS
Other Certs Acquired after employment: National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800

Responsibilities

Perform firefighting activities, including controlling and extinguishing fires, and operating hose lines, make forced entries, and ventilate structures
Perform hazardous materials mitigation
Perform or assist in rescue operations in conditions involving structural fires, aircraft, vehicle and machinery extrication, above and below grade environments, and confined spaces
Use and maintain firefighting and medical equipment
Inspect, maintain, and provide routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers and apparatus
Inspect, drive and operate Fire Department vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and grounds
Provide Emergency Medical Service at the Basic level, under the direction of the Wing Medical Director
Participate in fire prevention and inspection programs, including fire drills, attending classes in firefighting, emergency medical service, hazardous materials and related subjects to maintain and improve upon required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Performs clerical working, including maintaining records, publications and technical manual libraries
Complete emergency medical run reports
Perform Fire Alarm Communications Center work, including answering phones, transferring calls, receiving emergency communications, dispatching appropriate vehicles/equipment, maintaining daily and emergency logs, utilizing ACES-FD program, and in-house alerting system
Perform routine maintenance on fire hydrants and conduct flow testing to promote fire safety and fire prevention
Inspect buildings and other structures in fire prevention programs to correct fire hazards and to identify design deficiencies to be programmed for correction
Prepare materials and conduct training classes, according to certification level, to provide instruction to personnel concerning fire prevention and firefighting
Maintain the required amount of Continuing Education hours for EMT certification
Conduct alarm room operations and dispatch, including daily log maintenance and procedures, communication recording and automated alarm system monitoring
Apply EEO principles by ensuring all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination

Benefits

Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

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