ASRC Federal Holding Company Hiring for Lead Firefighter at Wake Island, United States Full Time

This role will support the Installation Support Services (ISS2) contract on Wake Island.

This position will require that the employee work on site at Wake Island. Transportation from Honolulu, Hawaii to Wake Island will be furnished by government sponsored aircraft. Meals and housing will be provided by the program while working on the island. Employees will live in a dormitory housing environment and meals will be furnished daily through the cafeteria commissary. This role is perfect for someone who is able to remain away for long periods of time while working on island with occasional scheduled trips back to Honolulu.

Functions as a lead firefighter responding and directing crew members in structural and aircraft fire fighting, first aid, and all other fire department related activities. Responsible for safe arrival of the crew and vehicle. Directs fire suppression and rescue efforts of crew. When first to arrive, assumes command until relieved by a more senior fire authority. Directs inspection and maintenance of fire vehicles and equipment. Conducts crew training as necessary to insure crew proficiency and certification.

For aircraft fires: Positions vehicle considering such factors as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, and location of armaments or other aircraft; maneuvers the vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring that back flash will not occur.

For structural fires: Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweeps nozzles, and other similar equipment; determines proper pressures for the number of lines being used; maintains a constant awareness of water levels in self-contained tanks. Uses a variety of special protective gear for emergency operations; performs daily preventive maintenance inspection of vehicle and equipment. Performs minor maintenance such as fluid level checks and replenish as required, and draining and flushing tanks when necessary, and otherwise ensuring that all equipment is in serviceable condition.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles.

• Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, cargo, and passenger).

• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.

• Performs search and rescue of personnel, and performs or initiates a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury, and prepares victims(s) for transport to a medical facility.

• Evaluates emergency medical situations and performs duties as a DOT First Responder or equivalent.

• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures

• Participates in the physical fitness, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation program.

• Performs daily inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of firefighting apparatus, tools, and equipment.

• Maintain proper dress and grooming in accordance with employee handbook and/or standard operating procedures.

• Participates in all training activities, including after-hours exercises and readiness inspection call-outs

• Performs collateral duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience,

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Trained IAW TO 00-105-E-9 for aircraft shut down and exterior fires/not including interior fires or egress for aircraft and NFPA Code

• Three (3) years’ experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade

• Certified Firefighter I/II (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• Certified Driver Operator — Pumper (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• Certified Driver Operator — ARFF (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• Mobile Water Supply (MWS) (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• Certified Airport Firefighter (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• FEMA/NIMS 100

• FEMA/NIMS 200

• FEMA/NIMS 700

• FEMA/NIMS 800

• Operating telecommunications equipment

• Detecting and recognizing fire hazards.

• Operating various types of firefighting vehicles.

• Dexterity in use and manipulation of tools and equipment used in firefighting operations.

• Operating basic Microsoft computer programs.

• Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquires

• Performing the essential job tasks as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582

• Demonstrating specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

• Valid State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Lifting and/or move up to 100 pounds

• Speak, read and comprehend English fluently.

• Ability to successfully pass the NFPA 1582 pre-employment physical requirements and drug tests upon hire, and annually.

Preferred

• Telecommunicator I/II (DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

• Five (5) years’ experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.