Fire Crew Chief

Job Responsibilities:

· Serve as the lead crew member responsible for providing quality fi re protection,

emergency response, and resource protection support at assigned locations.

· Lead and supervise firefighting personnel during structural, aircraft, hazardous

materials, rescue, and emergency response operations.

· Perform and direct fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency response

activities under the guidance of senior fire officers.

· Direct and control fireground operations, including fire attack, confi nement,

salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities.

· Provide leadership during emergency incidents by evaluating conditions, identifying

risks, and selecting appropriate response strategies.

· Ensure assigned firefighters, emergency vehicles, fi refi ghting equipment, and

response systems are operational, inspected, and available for immediate

deployment.

· Assess emergency scenes, document initial conditions, and provide accurate

information to supervisors for incident reporting and operational decision making.

· Monitor crew performance and ensure personnel follow established firefi ghting

procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.

· Provide first responder care and support emergency medical response activities as

required.

· Train, mentor, and provide guidance to assigned fi refi ghters to enhance operational

readiness and professional development. Participate in the inspection,

maintenance, and accountability of firefighting equipment, vehicles, facilities, and

station grounds.

· Address routine administrative and personnel matters and elevate issues to senior

leadership.

· Maintain accurate records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required.

· Support fi re prevention activities, safety initiatives, training exercises, and

emergency preparedness programs.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and

level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of six (6) years of professional fi re service experience.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Demonstrated experience leading fi refi ghting crews and emergency response

operations.

· Ability to eƯectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to

interpret regulations, explain procedures, conduct training, and prepare reports.

· Profi ciency with Microsoft OƯice applications and electronic reporting systems.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division.

· Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.

· Ability to work eƯectively under stressful conditions and make timely decisions

during emergency operations.

· Ability to meet and maintain all contract medical, physical, deployment, and

credentialing requirements.

· Required Certifications:

o Firefi ghter I and II Certification (DoD, IFSAC, or National Pro Board)

o Fire OƯicer I Certification

o Fire Inspector I Certification

o Fire Instructor I Certification

o Hazardous Materials Operations Certifi cations

o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certifi cation

o Airport Firefighter Certification

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

· Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

· Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

· Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign

Clearance Guide.

· Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain

compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

· Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Associates degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration,

or a related discipline.

· A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .

· Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, military installations, or

government fire protection contracts.

· Experience working in remote or overseas environments.

· Experience leading Aircraft Resue and Fire Fighting operations.

· Experience supervising multicultural or multinational emergency response teams.

· Preferred Certifications:

o First Responder Certification

o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

o Additional emergency response, leadership, or specialty certifi cations as

required by contract or assignment

Job Responsibilities:

· Serve as the lead crew member responsible for providing quality fi re protection,

emergency response, and resource protection support at assigned locations.

· Lead and supervise firefighting personnel during structural, aircraft, hazardous

materials, rescue, and emergency response operations.

· Perform and direct fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency response

activities under the guidance of senior fire officers.

· Direct and control fireground operations, including fire attack, confi nement,

salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities.

· Provide leadership during emergency incidents by evaluating conditions, identifying

risks, and selecting appropriate response strategies.

· Ensure assigned firefighters, emergency vehicles, fi refi ghting equipment, and

response systems are operational, inspected, and available for immediate

deployment.

· Assess emergency scenes, document initial conditions, and provide accurate

information to supervisors for incident reporting and operational decision making.

· Monitor crew performance and ensure personnel follow established firefi ghting

procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.

· Provide first responder care and support emergency medical response activities as

required.

· Train, mentor, and provide guidance to assigned fi refi ghters to enhance operational

readiness and professional development. Participate in the inspection,

maintenance, and accountability of firefighting equipment, vehicles, facilities, and

station grounds.

· Address routine administrative and personnel matters and elevate issues to senior

leadership.

· Maintain accurate records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required.

· Support fi re prevention activities, safety initiatives, training exercises, and

emergency preparedness programs.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and

level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of six (6) years of professional fi re service experience.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Demonstrated experience leading fi refi ghting crews and emergency response

operations.

· Ability to eƯectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to

interpret regulations, explain procedures, conduct training, and prepare reports.

· Profi ciency with Microsoft OƯice applications and electronic reporting systems.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division.

· Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.

· Ability to work eƯectively under stressful conditions and make timely decisions

during emergency operations.

· Ability to meet and maintain all contract medical, physical, deployment, and

credentialing requirements.

· Required Certifications:

o Firefi ghter I and II Certification (DoD, IFSAC, or National Pro Board)

o Fire OƯicer I Certification

o Fire Inspector I Certification

o Fire Instructor I Certification

o Hazardous Materials Operations Certifi cations

o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certifi cation

o Airport Firefighter Certification

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

· Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

· Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

· Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign

Clearance Guide.

· Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain

compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

· Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Associates degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration,

or a related discipline.

· A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .

· Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, military installations, or

government fire protection contracts.

· Experience working in remote or overseas environments.

· Experience leading Aircraft Resue and Fire Fighting operations.

· Experience supervising multicultural or multinational emergency response teams.

· Preferred Certifications:

o First Responder Certification

o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

o Additional emergency response, leadership, or specialty certifi cations as

required by contract or assignment

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