UABOS Turkey: Firefighter/Driver (Contingency)

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

39d

About The Position

To serve as a Firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

Requirements

Required to pass a Physical Agility Obstacle course of various Firefighting skills
High School Diploma
Have a current driver’s license
Meet position certifications IAW DOD 6055.06-M
Have the following DOD, Pro-Board or ISAC certifications: Munitions Fire Fighting course Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Apparatus Driver Operator – Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Driver Operator – Pumper Apparatus Driver Operator – Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations Airport Firefighter Firefighter II
3+ years firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function that provides fire suppression services. At least two of the 3 years shall have been in an organization that provides aircraft crash, fire and rescue services.
Have a working knowledge of fire suppression, rescue and emergency incident techniques, operation of fire equipment, water distribution and supply requirements.
Have a working knowledge of the characteristics of aircraft fuel propellants, oxidizers and weapons.

Nice To Haves

Telecommunicator I/II

Responsibilities

Safely operate fire department apparatus driving in both emergency & non-emergency response conditions
Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, Quint ladder trucks, Mobile Water Supply (MWS) and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles
Performs crash-rescue and structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities and where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great
Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility
Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Responds to fire alarms and combats fire requiring the full range of firefighting tasks involving structures, equipment, and other facilities
Performs operational checks/maintenance on fire department apparatus and equipment to ensure operational readiness
Responds to on-site accidents/emergencies to provide Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) care and non-invasive emergency procedures
Perform work at airfields handling aircraft) e.g., fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger) carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air move, or a moderate number involving pilot training, or other air moves with high crash or fire potential
Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazard, and location of fixed fire protection systems
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment
Employee is required participate in a mandatory physical fitness program
Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management
This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing weighing up to 50 lbs
This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program
Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
May be required to work in the Fire Alarm Communications Center (FACC) & be certified as a relief dispatcher