FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and HAZMAT Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

Duties

• Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures performing work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.