Damage Control Firefighter

LB&B Associates Inc; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LB&B Associates Inc. is seeking full-time Damage Control Firefighters (DCFF CI). Positions are contingent upon contract award and require instructor and technical certifications, plus hands-on firefighting experience.

Military or civilian pathways accepted with relevant training and certifications. High-risk duty at Great Lakes locations and associated training standards apply. Applicants should demonstrate leadership in safety, firefighting procedures, and damage control, with prior service

Qualifications

• Instructor certification from an approved program (e.g., Navy Instructor Training Course or equivalent NFPA-based certification).
• Hands-on technical experience in firefighting and safety procedures.
• Experience in a Military Training Environment preferred.
• Current instructor certifications relevant to the instructional area.

Skills

Instructor certification

Technical expertise

Military training experience

Instructional competency

Job description

Brief Description

LB&B Associates Inc. is seeking full-time Damage Control Firefighters. Positions are contingent upon contract award.

Damage Control Firefighter (DCFF) CI

To qualify as a Damage Control Firefighter CI, candidates shall meet the following requirements:

Qualifications And Certifications

• Instructor Certification: Shall possess one (1) of the following:
  • Graduate from the Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) (CIN: A-012-0077) (NEC 9502/805A).
  • Equivalent instructor training certification such as the Emergency Services Instructor I certification, based on NFPA 1041.
• Technical Expertise: A minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on technical experience directly related to the subject matter being taught.
• Military Training Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working within a Military Training Environment.
• Functional Area Certification: Shall possess current and valid instructor certifications(s) relevant to their specific functional area of instruction (e.g., NETC requirements, professional certifications related to the subject matter).
• Instructional Competency: Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in:
  • Learning principles and effective instructional practices.
  • Methods for presenting and delivery course content.
  • Testing and remediation procedures.
  • Curriculum management and maintenance.
  • The effective use of training aids, devices, electronic podiums, Tactical Training Equipment (TTE), and laboratory equipment.
  • Equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course.

Note: Items ‘b’ and ‘c’ can be concurrent.

Prior Experience (Military Pathway): Shall be a former Senior (E5 – E9) Surface Ship Damage Controlman with proof of course completion of the below courses.

• General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (A-495-0416)
• Shipboard Aircraft Fire Fighting, (J-495-0413)
• Air Capable Ship Helicopter Fire Fighting (J-495-0414)
• Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting (J-495-0419)
• Damage Control Repair Party Team Leader (K-495-0040)
• Shipboard Damage Control team Trainer (K-495-0045)
• Damage Control Petty Officer (K-495-0440)
• AFFF Foam Generation (K-495-2179)Gas Free Engineering (K-495-0051)
• Damage Control Journeyman (K-495-0441)
• — OR —

Prior Experience (Civilian Pathway): Shall have civilian firefighting experience and provide Firefighter Level I & II certificates.

Note: The course completions listed in the Military Pathway are not required for candidates qualifying under this civilian pathway.

Technical Expertise: Possess comprehensive knowledge in the areas of safety, and firefighting procedures, and damage control procedures.

Meet high-risk training standards outlined in paragraph 3.8. (For Pearl Harbor, Great Lakes and San Diego the CIs are considered high-risk).

Note: For Great Lakes Damage Control Firefighting CI personnel only need to be a graduate of General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), (A-495-0416) AND Shipboard Damage Control team Trainer (K-495-0045) OR hold the civilian Level I Firefighter certificate and Damage Control qualifications.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LB&B Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor under applicable federal, state, regional, or local law.

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