Firefighter Job at Amentum (Hawthorne)

Job Responsibility

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
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

High school graduate or equivalent
Six months experience as a Firefighter
Firefighter I certification (DoD, State of NV ProBoard, IFSCA or NFPA)
State of NV EMT Basic or National Registry or higher
Technical school training (Firefighting Sciences highly desirable)
Physically fit to withstand extreme heat, cold, and smoke
Perform arduous climbing, lifting, raising, running, and crawling
Working knowledge of applied mathematics and hydraulics
Able to use simple formulas to compute engine pressures for providing adequate flow of water at the nozzle
Able to use all tools and equipment skillfully
Able to administer first aid for bleeding, shock, artificial respiration, etc.
Maintain fitness-for-duty standards
Good working knowledge of building construction, sprinkler systems, and familiarity with electrical circuits, appliances, class of fittings, and wiring and fuse types and size
Qualify as a driver and operator for all types and pieces of major mobile firefighting apparatus: Combination Pump
Brush truck
Ladder truck
Water Tender
Ambulance
Able to operate auxiliary equipment such as Hurst Rescue tool and Forestry Fire Attack Kit
Complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training when scheduled
Able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada Driver's License with an F endorsement and pass an MVR check with a clean record
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance