Firefighter

Science and Engineering Services, LLC • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter performs both Aircraft Resuce and Firefighting and facility fire prevention/safety duties.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent; AS/BS/BA a plus
• One to three years’ experience
• Firefighter I/II credentials with Hazmat AO, Airport Firefighter, EMT-B required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance if/when required

Nice To Haves

• Additional training/certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of ARFF firefighter responding to helipad stand-bys, aircraft emergencies and other flight line mishaps
• Assists with emergencies or incidents involving aircraft as assigned; performs tasks associated with aircraft crises to include extrication and rescue, fire extinguishment, first responder medical assistance, spilled fuel containment, runway preparation, and wreckage removal
• Respond to on-site building fires, medical calls, and other emergency situations, hazardous materials incidents and other emergency situations within the West facility and grounds
• Provide control of fire situation to include suppression and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue of victims, salvage and overhaul
• Locates water source; lays and connects hose, acts as nozzle or backup person in the direction of water streams, uses chemical fire extinguishers, and raises and climbs ladders
• Selects and properly operates fire service tools and equipment to include fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, and the components of sprinkler and standpipe systems
• Prepares, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains fire equipment, apparatus, hoses, tools, materials, turnout gear, first aid equipment, and vehicles for safe operation; tests equipment on a regular basis
• Drive and operate emergency response vehicles
• Conducts and participates in department training, safety inspections, mishap drills
• Monitors and communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels; exchanges information with dispatchers, medical professionals, and other department employees
• Assists in the conduction of familiarization surveys, building inspections and notifies concerned parties of fire hazards; prepares pre-fire plans including layout of building and hydrant locations; checks fire hydrants for proper function
• Conducts fire prevention inspections; examines interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire ordinances and laws; conducts investigations and examinations of structure fires and fire scenes; submits reports and findings as necessary
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, AED stations, RMT2000 and RMT4000 fire suppression systems
• Conduct special projects and complete tasks as assigned, including aircraft fueling/defueling procedures and tasks assigned during 2nd shift

What This Job Offers

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