Temporary Firefighter

Responsibilities

• Controls and extinguishes fires.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles.
• Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g., fighters, cargo, and passenger).
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
• Performs search and rescue of personnel and performs or initiates a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepares victims(s) for transport to a medical facility.
• Evaluates emergency medical situations and performs duties as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or equivalent.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures.
• Participates in the physical fitness, respiratory protection and hearing conservation program.
• Performs daily inspection, maintenance and upkeep of firefighting apparatus, tools and equipment.
• Participates in all training activities, including afterhours exercises and readiness inspection callouts.
• Performs collateral duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to Five years' experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, municipal or governmental fire department.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check that includes background investigation.
• Ability to successfully pass the NFPA 1582 pre-employment physical requirements and drug tests upon hire, and annually.
• Demonstrating specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Speak, read and comprehend English fluently.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment fingerprint, physical, and drug test.
• Certified Firefighter I/II (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness / Operations (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Driver Operator -- Pumper (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Driver Operator -- ARFF (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Airport Firefighter (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• FEMA/NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Qualifications

• Speak, read and comprehend English fluently.
• Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment fingerprint, physical, and drug test.
• Certified Firefighter I/II (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness / Operations (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Driver Operator -- Pumper (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Driver Operator -- ARFF (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• Airport Firefighter (PROBOARD, or IFSAC)
• FEMA/NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Skills

• Ability to control or extinguish fires.
• Ability to drive and operate firefighting vehicles.
• Ability to perform crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g., fighters, cargo, and passenger).
• Ability to perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
• Ability to perform search and rescue of personnel and perform or initiate a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
• Ability to evaluate emergency medical situations and perform duties as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Ability to comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures.
• Ability to participate in the physical fitness, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation program.
• Ability to perform daily inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of firefighting apparatus, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to participate in all training activities, including afterhours exercises and readiness inspection callouts.
• Ability to perform collateral duties and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Schedule

This is a temporary short term position that will last no more than 90 days to cover other Firefighters who are taking their time off island. Works 7 days a week, 12 hour days, with a rotation of 8 weeks on and 4 off.