Firefighter/emt-b

Overview:
Firefighter will participate in duties of protecting life and property and firefighting/rescue operations

**Responsibilities**:
1. 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

2. 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 firefighting / rescue operations.

3. Proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment.

4. Clean, wash, tests apparatus, hang hoses and polish vehicles.

5. Complete and submit Fire Protection Response report specified by NFIRS with in required timelines.

6. Will be required to work on Bahraini and US holidays

7. Medical Certification to perform job will be required.

8. In addition to the above, performs other tasks as directed by Supervisor.

9. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Qualifications**:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required

Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, NREMT-B, CPR AHA or Red Cross, Hazmat Awareness/Operations, Confined Space, Rescue Technician Preferred

Public Safety Tele-communicator I & II Certification

Driver/Operator Certification (Pumper, Tender & ARFF)

NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

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 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

Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**: Hazardous and stressful conditions, be able to work long hours, overtime and live among fellow firefighters.

**PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES**: Work will require lifting 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