Firefighter/EMT

About the role

The Brookhaven National Laboratory Fire Rescue Group is part of the Laboratory Protection Division within the Facilities & Operations Directorate. Formed in 1947, this full-time, career department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, confined space rescue, technical rescue, salvage, and damage control for Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Firefighter/EMT will ensure the safety and protection of people, equipment, and property through firematic procedures, emergency equipment use, and emergency medical assistance.

The initial training shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. After a 12- to 15-week probationary period, the candidate will transition to a 24-hours-on / 48-hours-off rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Fire Suppression
  • Respond to fires in buildings, vehicles, and wildlands.
  • Operate hoses, pumps, ladders, and fire apparatus.
  • Conduct search and rescue operations in burning or smoke-filled buildings.
• Rescue Operations
  • Rescue trapped victims from vehicles, buildings, or other hazardous situations.
  • Serve as part of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to rescue trapped, injured, or lost firefighters.
  • Provide confined space rescue support for on-site entries.
• Fire Prevention and Inspection
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and code compliance.
  • Inspect and test fire protection systems, standpipes, fixed protection systems, fire doors, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants.
  • Educate the public on fire safety and prevention.
• Maintenance and Training
  • Maintain fire equipment, vehicles, and the firehouse.
  • Conduct fire extinguisher training for Laboratory employees and guests.
  • Participate in drills, physical fitness training, and continuing education.
  • Conduct maintenance and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers.
• EMT Duties
  • Emergency Medical Response
    • Respond to medical emergencies such as heart attacks and trauma.
    • Provide basic life support (BLS), including CPR, bleeding control, oxygen administration, 12-lead EKG, and BLS drugs.
  • Patient Assessment and Care
    • Assess patient conditions and gather vital signs.
    • Stabilize patients and prepare them for transport.
  • Transport
    • Safely transport patients in ambulances to hospitals.
    • Communicate with hospital staff during patient transfer.
  • Medical Documentation
    • Accurately document patient care, vitals, and treatment provided.
• Additional Duties
  • Respond to hazardous material incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
  • Serve as a member of the Rescue Task Force Team.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and other emergency services.
  • Support community outreach programs and public events.
  • Monitor the site Fire Alarm system.
  • Track fire protection daily impairments.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years progressive experience in a volunteer or career fire department.
• Current New York State EMT-B certification with at least three years continuous certification.
• Certification as a motor pump operator on a Class A pumper through New York State, Suffolk, or Nassau Counties.
• Firefighter I Certification.
• New York State Certified Hazardous Materials Technician or equivalent based on curriculum.
• New York State Certified in Confined Space Rescue or equivalent based on curriculum.
• Able to work 24-hour shifts and holidays after completing the 15-week training period.
• Possess a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must meet medical requirements of BNL’s Job Medical Assessment Form, including passing an extensive medical physical, stress, and functional capacity tests.
• Must join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential.
• Must produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation for site access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firefighter 2 Certification.
• Fire Inspector 1 certification.
• Trench Rescue Technician certification.
• High Angle Rescue certification.
• Rapid Intervention Team Training.
• Aerial or Ladder Operations certification.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Experience serving as a line officer in a volunteer or career fire department.
• Associate degree or higher in fire protection technology or related field.
• NYS Paramedic Certification.

Pay

The starting rate for this position is $48.19 per hour during the probationary period.

Benefits

Brookhaven National Laboratory offers a comprehensive employee benefits program as part of the compensation package. Review more information.