Firefighter Position Become a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe. Safety Leadership: The position is committed to service for all Bath Iron Works employees, providing suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces. As a dual-role department, we also provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME, facilities. Project Execution: Firefighters will be expected to make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas. Training and Development: Rope rescue, confined space rescue and other training offered each year to keep skills sharp. Team Collaboration and Communication: The successful candidate should be willing to work in an energetic, industrial firefighting/EMS environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines. Firefighters are organized in three platoons with 48 hours on and 96 hours off, 365 days a year. Continuous Improvement: Our nearly new fire station includes sleeping quarters, gym, kitchen, offices and training room. Modern ambulance with EMT-A supplies on board. Additional Perks: Personal vehicle parking available at the fire station. Shift swapping permitted between firefighters within the week with Fire Chief approval. Dollar for dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan. Turnout gear, uniforms, boots and clothing provided.$450 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service; $200 footwear reimbursement$250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit to help you stay healthy. Potential to earn up to $85,000+ annually with OT and other incentives. This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.
Responsibilities:- High School Diploma or GED required
- A valid Maine EMS license (EMT or Advanced EMT) is required at the time of application.
- Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.
- Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.
Qualifications:
Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is preferred.
Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.
Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.
Unique/Additional Requirements:
Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter/EMT candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments. Physical job requirements: (a) ability to ascend 57 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment; (b) EMS patient removal from ships and other multi-level facilities; (c) carrying of medical trauma, airway and other related rescue equipment. Applicants are required to provide a resume, certifications (FFI/II, EMT etc.), and list of references with their application.
