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Description
Job Responsibilities:
· Serve as the lead crew member responsible for providing quality fi re protection,
emergency response, and resource protection support at assigned locations.
· Lead and supervise firefighting personnel during structural, aircraft, hazardous
materials, rescue, and emergency response operations.
· Perform and direct fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency response
activities under the guidance of senior fire officers.
· Direct and control fireground operations, including fire attack, confi nement,
salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities.
· Provide leadership during emergency incidents by evaluating conditions, identifying
risks, and selecting appropriate response strategies.
· Ensure assigned firefighters, emergency vehicles, fi refi ghting equipment, and
response systems are operational, inspected, and available for immediate
deployment.
· Assess emergency scenes, document initial conditions, and provide accurate
information to supervisors for incident reporting and operational decision making.
· Monitor crew performance and ensure personnel follow established firefi ghting
procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.
· Provide first responder care and support emergency medical response activities as
required.
· Train, mentor, and provide guidance to assigned fi refi ghters to enhance operational
readiness and professional development. Participate in the inspection,
maintenance, and accountability of firefighting equipment, vehicles, facilities, and
station grounds.
· Address routine administrative and personnel matters and elevate issues to senior
leadership.
· Maintain accurate records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required.
· Support fi re prevention activities, safety initiatives, training exercises, and
emergency preparedness programs.
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and
level of the position.
Required Qualifications:
· Minimum of six (6) years of professional fi re service experience.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Demonstrated experience leading fi refi ghting crews and emergency response
operations.
· Ability to eƯectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to
interpret regulations, explain procedures, conduct training, and prepare reports.
· Profi ciency with Microsoft OƯice applications and electronic reporting systems.
· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
· Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
· Ability to work eƯectively under stressful conditions and make timely decisions
during emergency operations.
· Ability to meet and maintain all contract medical, physical, deployment, and
credentialing requirements.
· Required Certifications:
o Firefi ghter I and II Certification (DoD, IFSAC, or National Pro Board)
o Fire OƯicer I Certification
o Fire Inspector I Certification
o Fire Instructor I Certification
o Hazardous Materials Operations Certifi cations
o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certifi cation
o Airport Firefighter Certification
· Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
· Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
· Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
· Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign
Clearance Guide.
· Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain
compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
· Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
· Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Associates degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration,
or a related discipline.
· A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .
· Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, military installations, or
government fire protection contracts.
· Experience working in remote or overseas environments.
· Experience leading Aircraft Resue and Fire Fighting operations.
· Experience supervising multicultural or multinational emergency response teams.
· Preferred Certifications:
o First Responder Certification
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
o Additional emergency response, leadership, or specialty certifi cations as
required by contract or assignment
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