Firefighter

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Security & Emergency Management Division is responsible for ensuring that Fermilab’s employees and natural resources remain unharmed. At Fermilab, we make every effort to integrate environmental considerations into our offices and experiments. We provide safety training to all Fermilab employees. We also ensure that employees are not overexposed to hazardous materials and provide on-site medical service. Fermilab has an excellent opportunity for a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician to work in the Fire Department. Under the supervision and direction of the Battalion Chief and Fire Lieutenant, performs firefighting duties, emergency medical care, hazardous material and technical rescue response, fire prevention inspections, and other tasks. What your day-to-day as a Fire Fighter at Fermilab will look like: Performs firefighting duties, emergency medical care, hazardous material response and mitigation, and fire prevention inspections. Responds to emergency calls throughout the Laboratory and offsite as requested. Combats and extinguishes fires, administers emergency medical care, and assists in mediating HAZMAT incidents plus provides tunnel rescue services and maintains associated specialized equipment. Performs fire prevention tasks including building and valve inspections, testing of alarms and sprinklers, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and hoses. Maintains and operates emergency response apparatus, including fire vehicles and ambulances. Participates in ongoing training, drills, and upkeep of firefighting equipment. Assumes role of acting Lieutenant in the absence of senior officers. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position. Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma, (AA in Fire Science, preferred) or GED
Illinois State Certified Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)(FF 2)
Hazardous Material (HazMat) Ops
Must provide proof of a valid (unexpired) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the time of the interview
Emergency Medical Technician B (EMT-B)
Illinois State Certified Hazardous Materials Operations Level
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), ICS 100-200-700-800
Valid Illinois Driver’s License and Real ID (either CDL or non-CDL, Class B)
Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer Firefighter Medical physical
Good communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to interact with others in a courteous, professional manner.
Must be able to abide by the Union Contract as necessary and required
Must be able to work overtime/mandatory overtime when asked
Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds
Repetitive lifting of moderate weight.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, stand for up to 4 hours per day.
Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime on short notice in response to operational and emergency requirements.
Ability to crawl.
Ability to work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Ability to legally operate cars and trucks.
Ability to meet Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) and radiation worker requirements
Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, glues, and other chemicals
Ability to become radiation certified.

Nice To Haves

AA in Fire Science, preferred
Confined Space Operations certification
Rope Operations certification
Fire Apparatus Engineer (F.A.E.) certification
Experience with computer-based programs
Hazardous Material (HazMat) Technician

Responsibilities

Performs firefighting duties, emergency medical care, hazardous material response and mitigation, and fire prevention inspections.
Responds to emergency calls throughout the Laboratory and offsite as requested.
Combats and extinguishes fires, administers emergency medical care, and assists in mediating HAZMAT incidents plus provides tunnel rescue services and maintains associated specialized equipment.
Performs fire prevention tasks including building and valve inspections, testing of alarms and sprinklers, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and hoses.
Maintains and operates emergency response apparatus, including fire vehicles and ambulances.
Participates in ongoing training, drills, and upkeep of firefighting equipment.
Assumes role of acting Lieutenant in the absence of senior officers.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.