Firefighter/EMT

Basic Qualifications

Connecticut State Certified Firefighter II, Connecticut State Certified EMT, Class Q or a Class “B” CDL with a “Tanker” endorsement. Must obtain a State of CT tele-communicator and EMD certification within 1 year of hire

Job Description

The Firefighter Dispatcher is the telecommunicator for SAC, as the fire department is the primary answering point for the 1-911 system. The Firefighter Dispatcher alerts all fire fighters on duty by activating tone/voice radio/intercom transmission, with details of the emergency type and location. Monitor multiple radios and fire alarm system simultaneously. Duties include but are not limited to: structural and aircraft rescue firefighting, hazardous material response, confined space rescue, entering IDLH atmospheres, providing emergency medical treatment, participate in fire prevention programs, continuous improvement processes, complete written inspection reports, fire extinguisher inspections, testing and minor maintenance of fire alarms and related equipment, inspecting, testing, and operating fire department vehicles and rescue boats, receive and dispatch alarms, routine station cleaning assignments, and other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

Fire Department, Firefighting, and Rescue Service experience from a Military, Municipal, Airport, Industrial, or Organized Volunteer Fire Department. Dispatching experience preferred.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.