Firefighter - Entry Level

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a Firefighter on an ambulance, engine or truck at one of two different fire stations at HWAD. 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada license with an "F" endorsement.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned. May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty than those listed above. The duties of this classification may overlap duties performed by employees in other classifications.
Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• Must also be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance as well as a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment
• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Fire Fighter I certification (DoD, State of Nevada, ProBoard, IFSAC or NFPA) and awaiting final NR EMT exam and a passing score within 6 months.
• or State of Nevada EMT basic or (National Registry) or higher and ability and certification of Firefighter I within 12 months.
• Six (6) months experience in the fire service - full time, part time, volunteer or techical training.
• Applicant must be physically fit to withstand extreme heat, cold, and smoke.
• Perform arduous climbing, lifting, raising, running, and crawling.
• Applicant must be able to use simple formulas to compute engine pressures for providing adequate flow of water at the nozzle.
• Applicant must be able to use all tools and equipment skillfully.
• Applicant must be able to administer first aid for bleeding, shock, artificial respiration, etc.
• Must be able to operate auxiliary equipment such as Hurst Rescue

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, 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.
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