Firefighter

About the role

The Firefighter protects lives and property by responding to fires, vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and hazardous material incidents. This role requires rapid decision‑making, physical stamina, and teamwork in high‑stress environments.

Key responsibilities

• Perform search, rescue, and firefighting operations for fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and dangerous substance spills.
• Operate emergency response vehicles, hand and power tools, ladders, hoses, pumps, foam generators, and nozzle systems.
• Connect hoses to hydrants and pump apparatus, manage water‑charged lines of various sizes, and conduct salvage and overhaul operations.
• Participate in station drills, emergency‑procedure training, and hazardous‑materials response.
• Maintain equipment, attend training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum one year of firefighting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, IFSAC/DOD/Pro‑Board.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain state‑specific certifications.
• Physical ability to meet OSHA interior structural firefighting standards.

Required skills

• Operation of hand and power tools for ventilation and rescue.
• Fire pump, foam generator, boom and ground‑sweep nozzle operation.
• Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator ARFF, Driver Operator MWS certifications.
• Telecommunicator I and II certification.
• Valid driver’s license.