Firefighter II

BASIC FUNCTION SUMMARY

• Driver Operator performs as fully trained member of the firefighting team on the CNGT program in Curacao 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.
• Safely drive firefighting apparatus to and from fires or other emergencies following laws and regulations, operating pumps, power and other mechanical equipment as required, keep inventory of tools, and equipment on apparatus.
• Clean and service assigned apparatus, maintaining it in a condition of readiness, report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment to the proper authority. Operate, without direct supervision, various Fire Department pumping apparatus with multiple water intake and discharge situations at an emergency scene.
• Perform required apparatus maintenance, cleaning duties, inventory checks and weekly inspections. Additionally, after every emergency response or training drill, inventories must be checked before leaving the emergency scene or training location.
• Driver Operator is also 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
• US Citizenship, a valid US or local driver's license and US passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security DOD US Government Clearance. *Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• 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)

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Driver Operator — ARFF and Pumper
• 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.