FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Military Firefighter - Anticipated Vacancy

Bangor, Maine · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$29kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
include firefighting, performing crash rescue activities, and operating and maintaining firefighting equipment.
Work requires incumbent to function as a member of a team and involves potential life threatening situations.

Drives firefighting and/or rescue vehicles to scene of a fire, crash, or exercise; and maneuvers vehicle in order to place vehicle in the most practical and effective position.
Operates the pump in order to maintain pressure of water, foam, or chemicals at the desired level.
Updates knowledge of structural and crash firefighting and rescue techniques, breathing apparatus, first aid, fire prevention, and a variety of modern firefighting equipment in order to maintain established job performance standards.
17 (Operations, Maintenance & Support)
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

Three (3) years experience in an organized fire department.
Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience in aircraft firefighting and rescue.
Employees in this classification must be trained to respond to aircraft fire and crash rescue situations and to use and maintain specialized equipment and vehicles employed in aircraft firefighting and rescue operations.
Studies technical orders, regulations, manuals, directives, and operating instructions in order to maintain individual firefighting proficiency and ability to work as a team member.

Knowledge of structural and aircraft firefighting and rescue methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the types and uses of specialized firefighting and rescue vehicles, equipment, agents, and protective clothing.
Knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and practices.
Knowledge of basic hazardous materials spill cleanup methods and techniques.
Knowledge of safety and clean up equipment used in containing hazardous materials.
Knowledge of First Aid/First Response level medical methods and techniques.
Knowledge of state and federal emergency communications network and teletype systems.
Ability to operate firefighting and rescue vehicles used to respond to aircraft emergencies and disasters.
Ability to use specialized firefighting and rescue equipment.
Ability to perform First Aid/First Responder procedures.
Ability to work in stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
Ability to lift heavy objects and climb and maneuver in and around high and confining areas.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.71% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Applies First Aid/First Response medical care to injured persons in order to provide emergency medical assistance.

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