Firefighter Lead/crew Chief

Overview:
- Team Lead, Firefighter will participate in duties of protecting life and property and fire fighting/rescue operations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide fire protection services to ensure adequate, proficient, and prompt response to all fire protection dispatch calls to treat injuries and minimize loss of life and damage to property
- Perform structural, crash, confine space rescue procedures and participate in the department’s established fire training programs which is designed to provide additional experience in the area of firefighting / rescue operations.
- Proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment.
- Clean, wash, tests apparatus, hang hoses and polish vehicles.
- Complete and submit Fire Protection Response report specified by NFIRS with in required timelines.
- Will be required to work on Bahraini and US holidays
- Medical Certification to perform job will be required.
- In addition to the above, performs other tasks as directed by Supervisor

Qualifications:

- **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- US National Requirements
- Firefighter I and II, CPR AHA or Red Cross, Hazmat Awareness/Operations, Hazmat IC, NREMT-Basic, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Tender Operator, ARFF Operator and Confine Space Rescue.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Public Safety Tele-communicator I & II Certification
- All firefighter certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI security clearance
- Foreign National Requirements
- Firefighter I and II, CPR AHA or Red Cross, Hazmat Awareness/Operations, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Tender Operator, ARFF Operator and Confine Space Rescue.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Public Safety Tele-communicator I & II Certification
- All firefighter certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
- Experience:

- At least 8 years of firefighting and previous Crew Chief experience
- Skills:

- Must have excellent communications and cognitive skills to effective handle emergency operations
- Must have good computer skills for daily reporting requirements
- Must have good interpersonal skills to promote effective team and group dynamics
- ** WORKING ENVIRONMENT**: Hazardous and stressful conditions, be able to work long hours, overtime and live among fellow firefighters.
- ** PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES**:Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to the weather. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules

**We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.**: