Firefighter

About the role

The Firefighter protects lives and property by performing rescue, fire‑fighting, and hazardous‑materials operations in a variety of emergency situations, including fires, vehicle accidents, floods, bomb incidents and chemical spills.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct search, rescue and fire‑fighting operations for fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents and dangerous substance spills.
• Operate emergency response vehicles, hand and power tools, ladders, hoses, pumps, foam generators, boom and ground‑sweep nozzles.
• Connect hoses to hydrants and pump apparatus, manage water‑charged hose lines of various sizes.
• Perform salvage and overhaul to minimize property damage.
• Participate in station drills, emergency‑procedure training and hazardous‑materials response.
• Respond to hazardous‑materials emergencies in accordance with regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum one (1) year of fire‑fighting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as IFSAC, DOD or National Pro‑Board Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and optionally Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting.
• Current state driver’s license; additional driver‑operator certifications preferred.
• Ability to work under hazardous conditions, make rapid decisions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work in remote or uncomfortable locations and on short notice.

Required skills

• Operation of emergency response vehicles.
• Use of hand and power tools for ventilation, ladder placement and hose handling.
• Pump, foam generator and nozzle operation.
• Hazardous‑materials response procedures.
• Fire‑fighter certifications (IFSAC, DOD, Pro‑Board Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, ARFF).
• Driver‑operator certifications (Pumper, ARFF, MWS).
• Telecommunicator I and II certification.
• Valid driver’s license.