Firefighter

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Respond to emergencies to protect life and property IAW international, US, Air Force and PWS requirements. May perform other duties as assigned by Program and/or Site leadership.
• Perform firefighting work, including preventing, combating and extinguishing fires to protect lives, property and the environment on the CNGT program in Curacao. Operate fire equipment and tools appropriately
• Provide emergency medical care within scope of practice
• Quickly and effectively analyze hazardous situations and take appropriate course of action  Participate in training, classes and drills in firefighting, emergency medical care, disaster response and specialized rescue
• Perform general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities
• Responsible for all documentation and reporting as required and directed by Program and Site leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three years (3) previous experience. Preferably at a US Military Installation (Air Force preferred) with similar mission/project in scope and nature
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills
• Valid US or local driver's license and US passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level of Clearance US Government Clearance.  Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Firefighter I and Il
• Airport Firefighter
• HAZMAT Operations
• Telecommunicator I and Il

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 130 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus