Firefighter

About the Role
This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC and requires residency and authorization to work in Kuwait.
As a Firefighter, you will respond to various emergencies under the supervision of the Fire Officer while maintaining vehicles, equipment, tools, and protective clothing in serviceable condition. You will extinguish fires, take precautions to prevent rekindling, operate firefighting tools, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Participation in proficiency training and maintaining required certifications is essential, along with completing other assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a positive team member and conform to the WEXMAC contract Performance Work Statement.
• Maintain a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements.
• Maintain documentation necessary to meet these requirements.
• Ensure emergency equipment is operational and in a state of readiness according to NFPA or other industry standards.
• Maintain and clean personal protective equipment and contribute to cleaning equipment and facilities.
• Conduct fire inspections, pre-incident planning, and ensure safety documentation is recorded and tracked.
• Operate computerized digital fire alarm receiving equipment and two-way radio communications.
• Perform property control and logistical duties for fire department operations, including maintaining accountability of equipment and coordinating subordinate appointments.
• Serve as a team member on various rescue and firefighting apparatus.
• Enter burning or contaminated structures to fight fires or perform rescues, wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Act as a crew member for structural fires, aircraft fires, rescue operations, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials responses.
• Track all data related to organizational metrics accurately.
• Attend meetings as needed, and communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with team members and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of related experience may substitute for one year of education if a degree is required.
  • Must pass annual firefighter Occupational Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing per NFPA 1582 and 1583.
  • Must be available for recall.
  • Minimum one year experience as a Firefighter on a DOD Installation preferred.
  • Required certifications following DoD Manual 6055.06:
    • Firefighter I/II
    • HazMat Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control
    • First Aid Provider
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Airport Firefighter
    • D/O Pumper
    • D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
    • D/O Aerial (preferred)
    • D/O Mobile Water Supply
• Experience:
  • Minimum one year experience as a Firefighter on a DOD Installation preferred.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Demonstrated firefighter knowledge and skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Good computer skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Outlook.
• Working Conditions:
  • Outdoor work with exposure to extreme climatic conditions, including dust storms and high temperatures up to 130 degrees in summer.
  • Potential exposure to chemical or biological agents.
  • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas.
  • Must comply with fire department, company, and Army safety policies.
  • Must be able to respond to all types of weather and hazardous environments.
  • Ability to climb ladders to access upper levels for rescues.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must meet or exceed physical requirements defined in NFPA 1582, demonstrating strength and ability for heavy tasks under challenging conditions.
  • Must be available for recall to manage personnel issues off duty.