Amentum is looking for a Firefighter/EMT to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas. As a Firefighter/EMT, you will be responsible for responding to fires, rescue, and emergency medical needs of the AUTEC Community to include Range User personnel and assets on the AUTEC project. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform general structural and aircraft firefighting and rescue duties and responsibilities through a variety of established techniques and approaches under the supervision of a company officer.
- Respond to medical emergencies and performs basic pre-hospital patient care in accordance with established protocols and standard procedures.
- Respond to Hazardous Materials emergencies and perform offensive and defensive control and containment tasks.
- Respond to water borne POL spills and operate watercraft and deploy boom and other materials to control, contain, and recover spilled product.
- Drive a variety of fire apparatus, ambulances, and related vehicles to emergency and non-emergency incidents in a safe and professional manner.
- Operate fire apparatus pumps and appliances to produce required fire flow demands.
- Perform basic daily operator inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus; clean, wash, and service equipment, inspect, test, and maintain equipment and pumps including but not limited to nozzles, appliances, fittings, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, ladders, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid and related equipment.
- Flow-test fire hydrants and fire sprinkler systems, pressure testing of hoses, and weight certification of ladders.
- Perform facility fire prevention inspections and related services as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) years related experience working as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must hold National Registry - EMT Basic certification or have the ability to obtain after hire.
- Must have DoD or IFSAC Fire Fighter I and II, ARFF, and HazMat Operations.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of material or equipment.
- Must be able to work in confined and/or smoke-filled spaces.
- Must be able to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Participates in daily physical fitness training per DoW requirement and must take and pass company physical and recurrent physical annually.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
- Valid Driver's License and passport are required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- DoD Airport Firefighter.
- NREMT Paramedic preferred.
Skills Required
- Minimum five (5) years related experience as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- National Registry - EMT Basic certification or ability to obtain after hire.
- DoD or IFSAC Fire Fighter I and II, ARFF, and HazMat Operations certifications.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined and/or smoke-filled spaces and wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Participate in daily physical fitness training and pass company physical and recurrent physical annually.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to reside in a remote location with limited medical facilities (Andros Island, Bahamas).
- Valid Driver's License and passport.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance; U.S. citizenship required to obtain clearance.
- Operate and maintain fire apparatus, pumps, hoses, ladders, and related emergency equipment.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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