Firefighter

The Firefighter is responsible for protecting lives and property from fire by performing rescue and fire fighting operations that involve fires, vehicle accidents, and natural disasters.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform search, rescue, and firefighting operations involving fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and spillage of dangerous substances

Safely and efficiently operate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and tools

Operate hand and power tools to ventilate structures, position and climb ladders, pull hoses from truck bed and connect to hydrant and pump apparatus, and operate water charged hose lines of various sizes to combat fires

Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment

Perform salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage

Participate in station drills and emergency procedures training

Respond to hazardous materials emergencies in accordance with requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions and perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally

Ability to work effectively with others

Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

Minimum one (1) year experience in fire fighting

High School Diploma or equivalent

Prefer Associate’s Degree

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), DOD, or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF – not required for fire departments without an aircraft fire fighting mission)

Possess and maintain a current state

Preferred possess DoD, ProBoard or IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator ARFF, and Driver Operator MWS.

Possess Telecommunicator I and II certificate.

Valid driver’s license

Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Required Qualifications

Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
 
Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
 
 
Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Capable of performing all duties of interior structural firefighting (OSHA 1910.156 requirement)

Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable

Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions

Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
 
Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
 
Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
 
Working Environment
This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements. 
 
Physical Requirements
Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.