Aircraft & Structural Firefighter: Rescue & EMS

Department of Marine Resources; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Bangor, ME is seeking a Firefighter/Rescue Specialist. The role focuses on preventing and suppressing structural and aircraft fires, conducting crash rescue operations, and maintaining firefighting equipment.

Work involves teamwork and potentially life-threatening situations. Requirements include three years in an organized fire department, knowledge of aircraft firefighting, and certification as Fire Fighter I & II; Academy

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in an organized fire department.
• Preference for experience in aircraft firefighting and rescue.
• Graduation from a certified Military Fire Fighter Academy can substitute for three years education.

Responsibilities

• Fights structural and aircraft fires as part of a team to suppress fires.
• Responds to aircraft rescue situations to save lives and minimize property damage.
• Drives firefighting and rescue vehicles to scene and positions them effectively.
• Operates pumps to maintain water/foam/chemicals pressure.
• Administers First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder care to injured persons.
• Inspects and maintains firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus.

Skills

Structural firefighting

Aircraft firefighting

Rescue techniques

Emergency medical procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Equipment maintenance

Emergency comms systems

Vehicle operation

Education

Military Fire Fighter Academy

Job description

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Bangor, ME is seeking a Firefighter/Rescue Specialist. The role focuses on preventing and suppressing structural and aircraft fires, conducting crash rescue operations, and maintaining firefighting equipment.

Work involves teamwork and potentially life-threatening situations. Requirements include three years in an organized fire department, knowledge of aircraft firefighting, and certification as Fire Fighter I & II; Academy