Firefighter - EMT

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Firefighter/EMT to join its team on Andros Island, Bahamas, serving the AUTEC Community, including Range User personnel and assets on the AUTEC project. The role covers fire, rescue and emergency medical response. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Key responsibilities

• Perform structural and aircraft firefighting and rescue under the supervision of a company officer.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Basic Life Support.
• Handle hazardous materials emergencies with offensive, defensive control and containment tasks.
• Respond to waterborne oil spills, operate watercraft and deploy booms to contain and recover spilled product.
• Maintain fire apparatus, including cleaning, washing, servicing, inspecting and testing equipment such as nozzles, pumps, extinguishers, ladders, generators and rescue gear.
• Flow-test hydrants and sprinkler systems, pressure-test hoses and certify ladder weights.
• Carry out facility fire prevention inspections and other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience as a firefighter and EMT providing Basic Life Support.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• National Registry EMT-Basic certification.
• DoD or IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Fighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, ARFF and Pumper driver operator, and HazMat certifications.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds, work in confined or smoke-filled spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Daily physical fitness training and annual physical exams; excellent communication skills.
• Able to live in a remote location with limited medical facilities, with a valid driver's license and passport.
• U.S. citizenship required for Secret clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Hazardous Materials Technician certification.