Firefighter

Firefighter PositionBecome a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe.Safety Leadership:The position is committed to service for all Bath Iron Works employees, providing suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces.As a dual-role department, we also provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME, facilities.Project Execution:Firefighters will be expected to make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.Training and Development:Rope rescue, confined space rescue and other training offered each year to keep skills sharp.Team Collaboration and Communication:The successful candidate should be willing to work in an energetic, industrial firefighting/EMS environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines.Firefighters are organized in three platoons with 48 hours on and 96 hours off, 365 days a year.Continuous Improvement:Our nearly new fire station includes sleeping quarters, gym, kitchen, offices and training room.Modern ambulance with EMT-A supplies on board.Additional Perks:Personal vehicle parking available at the fire station.Shift swapping permitted between firefighters within the week with Fire Chief approval.Dollar for dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan.Turnout gear, uniforms, boots and clothing provided.$450 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service; $200 footwear reimbursement$250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit to help you stay healthy.Potential to earn up to $85,000+ annually with OT and other incentives.This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.Responsibilities:High School Diploma or GED requiredA valid Maine EMS license (EMT or Advanced EMT) is required at the time of application.Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.Qualifications:Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is preferred.Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.Unique/Additional Requirements :Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter/EMT candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments.Physical job requirements: (a) ability to ascend 57 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment; (b) EMS patient removal from ships and other multi-level facilities; (c) carrying of medical trauma, airway and other related rescue equipment.Applicants are required to provide a resume, certifications (FFI/II, EMT etc.), and list of references with their application.