Technician - Fire Apparatus Testing

Intertek Building & Construction; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Apparatus Test Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in mobile fire apparatus testing, ensuring the safety and quality of essential firefighting equipment. You will be responsible for inspecting and testing fire hoses, ground ladders, and pumps, generating detailed reports in accordance with NFPA standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong safety mindset, the ability to lift heavy equipment, and a willingness to work outdoors. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, firefighting background preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and inspections of fire hoses, ladders, and pumps.
• Generate detailed reports for NFPA standards.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Safety-first mindset

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Outdoor work capability

Towing/trailering experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighting certificates

Tools

Hydrostatic testing equipment

Pump testing equipment

Ladder testing equipment

Job description

Fire Apparatus Test Technician

Intertek is searching for a Fire Apparatus Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our York, PA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Mobile Fire Apparatus Testing!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

What are we looking for?

The Fire Apparatus Test Technician is responsible for testing and inspections of the following assets for our clients:

• Fire hose
• Ground ladders
• Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
• Hose appliances and nozzles

What you’ll do:

• Fire hose
  • Unpacking apparatus-mounted and station reserve hose and laying out on the test site
  • Labeling and identifying hose details for reporting
  • Visual inspections for defects of the hose
  • Hydrostatic testing of the fire hose
  • Draining and cleaning (if necessary) the tested hose
  • Repacking apparatus-mounted hose better than as-found
  • Replacing station reserve hose
  • Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1962 hose testing
• Ground ladders
  • Unloading of extension, roof, folding, and multipurpose ground ladders from the apparatus
  • Labeling and identifying ladder details for reporting
  • Visual inspections for defects of the ladders and their components
  • Stress testing of the ladders and its hardware
  • Placing the ladders back on the apparatus exactly as found
  • Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1932 ground ladder testing
• Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
  • Performing standardized pump inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 1911 Chapter 21
  • Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1911 Chapter 21 pump tests
• Hose appliances and nozzles
  • Unloading of hose appliances and nozzles from the apparatus
  • Inspection and testing of appliances in accordance with NFPA 1962
  • Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1962 nozzle/appliance testing

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Firefighting background and certificates are preferred, but not a requirement
• Current or past firefighting experience is preferred, with a focus on engine operations, pump operations, and essentials of firefighting.
• Technicians are expected to have a safety-first mindset
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work outdoors for a long duration, and have a willingness to learn, work hard, and be a part of a test team
• Fire Apparatus Testing can be demanding based on environmental conditions, fire department inventory, and proximity to the test lab
• Flexible daytime scheduling is required as complications during the day can lengthen a standard working day
• Travel to test sites is a daily task and test sites that are greater than 120 miles from York, PA will require overnight stays that include per diem
• Overnight travel is less than 5% of the time currently
• Towing/trailering experience and ability to pass a DOT physical exam is expected
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.