Firefighter/Paramedic

Summary

Are you ready to make a difference and be a hero in your community? Chenega Corporation is looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. As a Firefighter/Paramedic, you'll be at the forefront of emergency response, protecting lives and property with your expertise and bravery.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team responding to fire alarms, vehicle accidents, and emergency situations.
• Professional Growth: Participate in training exercises and certification classes to enhance your skills.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Operate specialized equipment and maintain readiness for any emergency.
• Community Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of those around you.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and transport.
• Responds to fire alarms, operates auxiliary equipment, deploys hose lines, operates nozzles, directs water streams, raises ladders, climbs ladders, uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, ropes, and other equipment.
• Responds to vehicle accident scenes and performs extrication techniques using specialized heavy hydraulic equipment during emergency situations.
• Performs rescue of incapacitated personnel as required.
• Provides standby support for aircraft arrivals/departures and related activities as required.
• Provides hazardous operational standbys as required.
• Possesses knowledge of size-up, rescue procedures and fire suppression techniques and their application in buildings, facilities, and aircraft related materials and systems.
• Maintains fire station, fire apparatus, tools and appliances in a constant state of readiness.
• Performs general up-keep of fire department property; prepares and submits reports and forms regarding supplies, equipment and other matters pertaining to his/her unit.
• Performs basic fire prevention duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Required DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard Certifications:
• Firefighter I & II
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• Airport Firefighter
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• National Registry Paramedic or Florida Paramedic
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida state driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (If Applicable)
• Must be able to meet and maintain Physical Certification.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.