(AFG-KABUL) Lead Fire Fighter

Job Summary

Serves as Crew Chief with responsibility for one or two major pieces of firefighting apparatus and a crew of 3-6 Firefighters assigned to a shift, and serves as Station Captain when assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)

• Responds to fires and other emergency situations and directs crew in placing of apparatus, in applying agent applications, etc. and coordinates operations.


• As required, assumes responsibility for the entire firefighting operations (serving as the Incident Commander) until the arrival of a senior fire officer.


• Directs the crew in firefighting activities, working from special orders from higher-level supervisors at the scene.


• Directs the crew in fire protection inspection functions.


• Checks on work in progress and reviews completed work, amending or rejecting work not meeting established standards and refers to supervisor questions or matters not meeting performance standards.


• Ensures that personnel and equipment are in a constant-state-of-readiness for immediate response to any firefighting and rescue operations.


• Maintain oversight of daily vehicle and equipment operational inspections/checkouts and preventive procedures.


• Performs fire protection related technical duties; coordinates the return of installed fire suppression and detection systems to operational status after activation.


• Performs fire prevention/fire safety inspections prior to issuing permits for welding and cutting and other hazardous operations.


• Operates assigned rescue, fire suppression (structural), hazardous materials, and support vehicles necessary to perform assigned duties.


• Responds to hazardous material/CBRNE incidents, surveying scene for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release.


• Identifies hazards, collects and interprets data, determines damage to container, assists with development of strategy and tactics.


• Performs advanced control and confinement operations such as cooling, plugging, or patching containers, applying diluting sprays or neutralizing agents and/or constructing dams and/or dikes while utilizing specialized personal protective clothing, instrumentation and equipment.


• Performs duties of an assigned position within the incident management system.


• Assists in briefings, critiques and prepares reports and documentation.


• Maintains an understanding knowledge and performs decontamination of personnel, equipment and supplies as necessary.


• Must maintain and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.


• Maintains proficiency by participating in drills, simulations and refresher training.


• Administers emergency medical care and treatment for illnesses and injuries of occupational and non-occupational origin.


• As an Emergency Medical Technical (EMT), performs as a member of a team responsible for on scene emergency medical treatment and care of victims of fire, sudden illness, chemical exposure, or accidental injury.


• Analyzes emergency situations and establishes lifesaving medical priorities.


• Administers life saving measures to include, but not limited to, automatic defibrillation, suction, traction devices, bandages, etc.


• Responds to motor vehicle accident scenes, and depending upon the magnitude and complexity of the situation/crashed vehicle(s), using the Hurst Tool (Jaws of Life) and other specialized rescue equipment performs effective extrication techniques to safely remove entrapped victim(s).


• Makes decisions whether medical treatment is necessary and may be performed on site or if it would be necessary to move the victim(s) to another area for triage and treatment.


• Must maintain a high level of proficiency in effective techniques to be employed to safely stabilize/immobilize the victim(s) to prevent further injury.


• Performs fire prevention/fire safety inspections in low-moderate hazard facilities where fire hazard are expected.


• Inspects quarters, office buildings, barracks, hospitals, warehouses, etc., for fire hazards such as overloaded electrical circuits, trash and rubbish accumulation, combustible material storage, impeded means of egress and exits.


• Makes visual and mechanical checks of fire alarm systems to insure operability.


• Prepares reports of unsafe conditions, coordinates with the other offices, and conducts follow-up inspections to assure satisfactory corrections.


• The incumbent must work during inclement weather conditions.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• The work of this position requires a SECRET Security clearance.

Experience & Education

• CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Certifications must have been awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) or any equivalent entity accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board.


• Must be certified at the Officer I, Fire Instructor I, and Fire Inspector I, HazMat Awareness


• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator license of the appropriate classification or kind.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must pass pre-appointment physical and subsequent periodic medical examinations in accordance with NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.


• Must perform and successfully pass Annual Physical Agility and Performance Test (PAPT). New employees must pass the PAPT within six months of entry on duty.


• Must participate in Fitness and Wellness Program, IAW NFPA 1583 Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Fighters.


• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

Travel

• The position is subject to periodic travel.


• The position is subject to immediate recall and extended shifts during emergencies.

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KABUL

Job Posting: Mar 30, 2016, 8:43:57 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: PR1601210

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