Firefighter

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Firefighter

Job ID: 26012

Job Location: Majors Field, Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 48/96

Job Description:

• Provides emergency response in fire suppression and prevention services, medical emergencies, rescue operations and hazardous spills involving fuel and other chemicals.
• Performs standby duties for company assets (as required for takeoffs and landings, green fueling operations, green engine runs, and green power on aircraft.
• Conducts visual inspections of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems (sprinklers, control valves and fire hydrants). Prepares fire extinguishers to be sent out to an outside agency for all required maintenance (repairs, re-charges, and hydrostatic testing).
• Drives/operates apparatus in accordance with all firefighter duties. Performs regular and systematic inspections of firefighting equipment/apparatus to ensure it is service ready. Reports any discrepancies and/or necessary repairs for firefighting equipment/apparatus to the Lieutenant for submission of work orders.
• Performs (TCFP awareness/operational level) duties during hazardous material incidents (within the capabilities of the available personnel, resources and PPE).
• Answers fire alarms and other emergency calls for service.
• Verbally communicates details regarding responses to calls for service to inform the Lieutenant of information that may be necessary in his/her written incident report.
• Accompanies technicians of various outside agencies, when escorts are required, in connection with fire department equipment.
• Performs cleaning duties inside the fire station, apparatus bay and for all apparatus (in accordance with the schedule of daily duties).
• Assists technicians of various outside agencies with obtaining access to all firefighting equipment in need of inspections and/or repairs (fire hose, ladders, PPE, SCBA/masks, hand tools, and apparatus).
• Participates in annual fire department drills (timed response, water replenishment, and apparatus speed/braking).
• May be required to perform duties of Fire Inspector classification during periods of time when regular Fire Inspectors are not available and/or need assistance.
• May be required to operate electronic data entry equipment as a routine part of accomplishing normal job assignments. Trains others and performs other incidental duties as assigned.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

• Firefighters must possess a TCFP Firefighter Basic certification. Must possess an EMT-B certification (TSDHS and/or NREMT). Normally obtain ARFF certification within one year of employment.
  
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Provides emergency response in fire suppression and prevention services, medical emergencies, rescue operations and hazardous spills involving fuel and other chemicals.
• Performs standby duties for company assets (as required for takeoffs and landings, green fueling operations, green engine runs, and green power on aircraft.
• Conducts visual inspections of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems (sprinklers, control valves and fire hydrants). Prepares fire extinguishers to be sent out to an outside agency for all required maintenance (repairs, re-charges, and hydrostatic testing).
• Drives/operates apparatus in accordance with all firefighter duties. Performs regular and systematic inspections of firefighting equipment/apparatus to ensure it is service ready. Reports any discrepancies and/or necessary repairs for firefighting equipment/apparatus to the Lieutenant for submission of work orders.
• Performs (TCFP awareness/operational level) duties during hazardous material incidents (within the capabilities of the available personnel, resources and PPE).
• Answers fire alarms and other emergency calls for service.
• Participates in annual fire department drills (timed response, water replenishment, and apparatus speed/braking).
• May be required to perform duties of Fire Inspector classification during periods of time when regular Fire Inspectors are not available and/or need assistance.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Firefighters must possess a TCFP Firefighter Basic certification.
• Must possess an EMT-B certification (TSDHS and/or NREMT).
• Normally obtain ARFF certification within one year of employment.
• Must pass an Initial and Annual NFPA Firefighter Physical Exam
• Must pass an initial and annual Firefighter Fitness Evaluation
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Possess a valid Texas Class B Driver’s License
• Possess Texas Commission on Fire Protection Driver/Operator Certification
  
  
  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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