Firefighter

Overview

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

• The position is committed to service for 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 will be expected to make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.
• Rope rescue, confined space rescue and other training 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 48 hours on and 96 hours off, 365 days a year.
• Our nearly new fire station includes sleeping quarters, gym, kitchen, offices and 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
• A valid Maine EMS license (EMT or Advanced EMT) is required at the time of application.
• Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.
• Current and active member in a volunteer or career department preferred.
• Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is 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, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments.
• Physical job requirements (a) ability to ascend 5-7 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment; (b) EMS patient removal from ships and other multi-level facilities; (c) carrying of medical trauma, airway and other related rescue equipment.
• Applicants are required to provide a resume, certifications (FFI/II, EMT etc.), and list of references with their application.