Firefighter

Under the supervision of the Captain, the incumbent carries out all firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous material, rescue & inspection duties which arise. High school diploma or GED and one (1) to three (3) years firefighting experience required. Associate's Degree in Fire Science preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Aptitude for mechanical work preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be in good physical and mental condition. Current CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test), with an issue date of no more than two years prior to the application closing date preferred or must pass the Mashantucket Physical Agility Test within first year of hire. ProBoard or CT. Certified Fire Fighter II Certification, NREMT or State Equivalent EMT required. NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician or State Equivalent EPA Hazardous Materials Technician preferred and/or Hazardous Materials Awareness/ Operations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. CT CDL or 2Q preferred. 2Q restrictions license will be obtained within the first year of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)