ARFF/FIREFIGHTER EMT-B (3215-203) [Saudi Arabia]

 

Position

ARFF/FIREFIGHTER EMT-B (3215-203)

Req Code

3215-203

Location

KHASHM AL AN

Grade

S-26

Basic Functions

Performs Crash, Fire, Rescue responses, duty and training as well as structural fire responses, duties and training as part of a crew. Performs hazardous materials responses, duties and training at the Operational level. Performs Basic Life Support responses, duties, and training. Is responsible for daily operational maintenance of his equipment and vehicle.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. Duties/responsibilities:

1. Is responsible for fire suppression, rescue, and medical emergencies at the assigned MNG Airfield.

2. Oversees fire and medical equipment in readiness to respond to emergency situations.

3. Serves as a mentor to assigned MNG Military Firefighters.

4. Ensures personal protective equipment is ready to respond to all requests for emergency services (fire, EMS, special rescue).

5. Participate in weekly all-hands fire department meetings as required with senior fire department leadership.

6. Performs all required proficiency training.

7. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.

8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.

9. Candidates must have normal color discrimination, visual acuity correctable to 20/20 in one eye, 20/30 in the other eye and not more than 20/200, each eye, uncorrected. Candidates must not have any record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobia. Must have and maintain a BMI of 35 or less and successfully pass a physical fitness assessment annually.

10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief, Asst Chief, or Lieutenant of the fire department.

B. Independence: Reports to the Lieutenants, Assistant Chiefs, and Fire Chief of Aviation. Works within the rules and regulations of airfield flight operations and safety guidelines and applicable firefighting and emergency services guidelines. Has the authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities of the fire department under the direction of the Fire Chief.

C. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

A. Education Level:

1. High School graduate required; associate's degree or higher preferred.

2. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress certification, and/or ProBoard required.

a. Firefighter I required.

b. Firefighter II required.

c. ARFF Firefighter required.

d. Hazardous Materials Operations required.

e. Telecommunicator I and II preferred

f. CPR certification meeting American Heart Guidelines preferred.

g. BLS First Responder preferred.

h. Driver Operator Pumper preferred.

i. Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply preferred.

j. Driver Operator Aerial preferred.