Firefighter
- 51644
- Hawthorne, Nevada, United States
- Full time
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World
Firefighter
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a Firefighter on an ambulance, engine or truck at one of two different fire stations at HWAD. Respond to fire and/or
emergencies on assigned piece of mobile fire apparatus and ambulance. Provide emergency assistance or combat fires as required.
Follow established guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
In case of fire, lay lines, raise ladders, make forcible entry, and rescue persons as necessary.
Stand by during hazardous operations such as welding, confined space, high/low angle, low oxygen atmospheres, open air detonations,
etc.
Perform inspection, testing, cleaning, servicing, and repair of equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems and
breathing apparatus. Conduct periodic inspections and flow tests on hydrants. Service fire hydrants in assigned area.
Perform fire prevention, pre‑fire planning, fire drills and building inspections.
Participate in practice drills, demonstrations, classroom study, lectures, and video presentations. Perform all firefighting duties and use
breathing apparatus during practice drills. Receive instruction in ventilation procedures, forcible entry, salvage practices, general
rescue practices, knot tying, and other subjects pertinent to fire prevention and firefighting operations.
Responsible for reporting potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada license with an "F" endorsement.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned. May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty
than those listed above. The duties of this classification may overlap duties performed by employees in other classifications.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent plus, Fire Fighter I certification, EMT basic or (National Registry) or higher. Applicant
must have technical school training in Fire Fighting Sciences highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Six months experience as a firefighter.
Applicant must be physically fit to withstand extreme heat, cold, and smoke. Perform arduous climbing, lifting, raising, running, and crawling. Applicant must have a working knowledge of applied mathematics and hydraulics.
Applicant must be able to use simple formulas to compute engine pressures for providing adequate flow of water at the nozzle.
Applicant must be able to use all tools and equipment skillfully. Applicant must be able to administer first aid for bleeding, shock, artificial respiration, etc.
Applicant must have a good working knowledge of building construction, sprinkler systems, and familiarity with electrical circuits, appliances, class of fittings, and wiring and fuse types and size.
Must qualify as a driver and operator for all the following types and pieces of major mobile firefighting apparatus
Any capacity Combination Pump; Brush truck; Ladder truck; Water Tender Ambulance
Applicant must be able to operate auxiliary equipment such as Hurst Rescue tool and Forestry Fire Attack Kit.
Must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training when scheduled.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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