Firefighter Specialist

Job Summary:

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Fire Fighter Technician to join our team. As a Fire Fighter Technician, you will be responsible for responding to emergencies, suppressing fires, and protecting lives and property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Suppress all fires, including wildland fires, and take necessary action to prevent rekindling.
• Exercise caution to avoid damage or loss of property, including injury to self and others.
• Identify, protect, and report evidence indicating the cause of fire, especially during salvage and overhaul operations.
• Report unusual circumstances or injuries sustained while on duty to the Lieutenant for necessary action.
• Must be fully qualified to drive and operate all assigned fire apparatus and support vehicles, as well as effectively operate all tools and equipment.
• May also be trained to perform related duties and functions, such as Alarm Center Operator, fire hose testing, pre-fire planning, station maintenance, fire extinguisher/fire alarm and fire systems inspections and testing, fire apparatus pump tests, and vehicle equipment maintenance.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• During the employment period, you must meet the requirements of the State of Nevada and/or National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA) to include current certification of Fire Fighter (2), completion of certification at the level of at least 2(3 preferred), equivalent course completion and certification may be considered if it meets the requirements of Nevada Department of Fire programs requirements for EVOC.
• Current Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification (NFPA 472).
• Current Emergency Medical Technician Certification accredited through the State of Nevada, Department of Health.
• Physical Requirements of NFPA Standard 1582, 2001 edition, which includes passing a medical examination prior to assignment of duty and every year thereafter and the Physical Agility Test yearly.
• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old on first day of employment.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Position requires the ability to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret government security clearance.

Work Environment:

As a Fire Fighter Technician, you will be exposed to products of fire, including heat, smoke, toxic fumes, and gases. You will also be exposed to extreme environmental elements, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and sun. You must be able to perform job tasks at any place on the Aerial Ladder from minimal extension to full extension and navigate tight turns, stairs, and enclosed spaces while wearing firefighting personal protective equipment.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. 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, gender identity, 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.