Firefighter Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Firefighter
Job ID Number 4223 Bath, ME, US Category Human Resources/Recruiting Employment Type Full Time Business Unit Bath Iron Works
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Firefighter
US-ME-Bath

Req ID:

2024-4223

Type:

Regular Full-Time

Remaining Positions:

6

Post End Date:

..

Category:

Human Resources

Salary Grade:

C

Shift:

ALL
Overview
Become a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe.
The position is committed to service for all Bath Iron Works employees, providing suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces.
As a dual-role department, we also provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME, facilities.
Firefighters will be expected to make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.
The successful candidate should be willing to work in an energetic, industrial firefighting/EMS environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines.
Firefighters are organized in three platoons with 24 hours on and 48 hours off, 365 days a year.
Daily truck checks, station duties, training, Fire/EMS response and inspections are all part of the routine.
This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)
Planned and unplanned overtime may be required as necessities arise.
Our nearly new fire station includes sleeping quarters, gym, kitchen, offices and training room.
Modern ambulance with EMT-A supplies on board.
Rope rescue, confined space rescue and other training offered each year to keep skills sharp.

Additional Perks:

Personal vehicle parking available at the fire station.
Shift swapping permitted between firefighters within the week with Fire Chief approval.
Dollar for dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan.
Turnout gear, uniforms, boots and clothing provided.
$600 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service.
$250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit to help you stay healthy.
Potential to earn up to $72,000 annually with OT and other incentives.
Responsibilities
High School Diploma or GED required
Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.
A valid Maine EMS license or nationally registered EMT (EMT or Advanced EMT) is required.
Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.
Qualifications
Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is preferred.
Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.
Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.

Unique/Additional Requirements:

Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter/EMT candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments.
Physical job requirements: (a) ability to ascend 57 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment; (b) EMS patient removal from ships and other multi-level facilities; (c) carrying of medical trauma, airway and stair-chair carries.
Applicants are required to provide a resume and list of references with their application.
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