Firefighter - EMT

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Westfield, MA

20h • 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.

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, and current certification as a C.P.R. Basic Rescuer by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Success completion of an NFPA 1582 occupational physical examination.
• Current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or the equivalent from another state is required.

Nice To Haves

• Driver/Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator-ARFF, Driver/Operator-MWS
• 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

• An outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• A work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees