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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.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program