Firefighter

Become a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe.

• The position is committed to serving all Bath Iron Works employees, providing suppression of fires on board ships under construction, in production facilities, and in office spaces.
• As a dual‑role department, we also provide Emergency Medical Services at the Bath, ME facilities.

• Firefighters are expected to conduct routine inspections and fire‑safety assessments on board ships under construction and within all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.

• Rope rescue, confined‑space rescue, and other training are offered each year to keep skills sharp.

• The successful candidate should be willing to work in an energetic, industrial firefighting/EMS environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines.
• Firefighters are organized in three platoons with 24 hours on and 48 hours off, 365 days a year.

• Our nearly new fire station includes sleeping quarters, a gym, a kitchen, offices and a training room.
• Modern ambulance with EMT‑A supplies on board.

• Personal vehicle parking available at the fire station.
• Shift swapping permitted between firefighters within the week with Fire Chief approval.
• Dollar‑for‑dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan.
• Turnout gear, uniforms, boots and clothing provided.
• $450 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service; $200 footwear reimbursement.
• $250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit to help you stay healthy.
• Potential to earn up to $85,000+ annually with OT and other incentives.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Maine EMS license (EMT or Advanced EMT) required at the time of application.
• Maine or Pro‑Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications required.
• Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.
• Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience preferred.
• Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.
• Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.

• Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter/EMT candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, NFPA 1582.
• Physical job requirements: ability to ascend 5‑7 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high‑rise kits and other firefighting equipment; EMS patient removal from ships and multi‑level facilities; carrying of medical trauma, airway and related rescue equipment.
• Applicants must provide a resume, certifications (FFI/II, EMT, etc.), and references with their application.
• This position requires obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance; must be a US Citizen and able to obtain an interim clearance within the first 45 days of hire.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Shipbuilding