Firefighter

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

2h•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe. The position is committed to service for all Bath Iron Works employees, providing suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces. As a dual-role department, we also provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME, facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
A valid Maine EMS license (EMT or Advanced EMT) is required at the time of application.
Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.
Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter/EMT candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments.
Ability to ascend 5–7 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment.
Ability to perform EMS patient removal from ships and other multi-level facilities.
Ability to carry medical trauma, airway and other related rescue equipment.

Nice To Haves

Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.
Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is preferred.
Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.
Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces.
Provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME, facilities.
Make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.
Work in an energetic, industrial firefighting/EMS environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines.

Benefits

Medical & dental insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts/HSAs
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Health coaching
Athletic trainers
Employee assistance programs
Onsite health services
Personal vehicle parking available at the fire station.
Shift swapping permitted between firefighters within the week with Fire Chief approval.
Dollar for dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan.
$450 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service
$200 footwear reimbursement
$250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit