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• Upon completion of the necessary training for becoming Fire Team Certified, the Fire Fighter I will participate as a member of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations Fire Team by performing:

• • • Assorted fire prevention and fire suppression techniques and/or tactics

• • • Providing medical aid when requested

• • • Responding to and assisting with hazardous material incidents and technical rescue operations in accordance with established medical protocols and Palo Verde procedures.

• Follows Palo Verde procedures while using procedural adherence and guidance from the Palo Verde Safety Manuel when performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and operation of all fire protection, detection/suppression systems and related equipment.

• Utilizes the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) to ensure all fire system impairments, fire watches, compensatory actions and Hot Work activities meet regulatory requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid U.S. driver's license required (must obtain Arizona driver's license within 30 days of start date).

• Obtain and maintain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) qualification.

• Meet Fire Department's fitness and agility standards and pass the Palo Verde Firefighter's physical exam OR be current in passing (within six months) the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time fire fighting experience OR six (6) years of volunteer fire fighting experience.

• National, State of Arizona or Department of Defense Fire Fighter II certification.

• State of Arizona and/or Nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level (EMT-B).

• State of Arizona and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Response Operation level certified.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Appendix R training

Nuclear Requirement:

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member.

This is a condition of employment at PVNGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage.

This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.

• Must complete all requirements to become Fire Team Certified before eligible to perform any Fire Fighter I accountabilities.

• Obtains and completes all requirements of the Job Qualification Cards (JQC) for each area of the Palo Verde Fire Protection Program to include: Fire Protection Procedures, PVNGS Procedures, fire inspections, surveillance testing and station duties.

• Obtains and maintains worker qualifications for the General Employee Training (GET) and Work Assignment (WA).

• Responds to emergencies involving fire, medical, HazMat, and technical rescue.

• Provides support as required for the Site Emergency Plan.

• Maintains site emergency response apparatus and equipment in a high state of readiness.

• Performs operator functions for site fire protection systems and equipment.

• Implements administrative controls for fire protection, combustibles, ignition sources, system status and compensatory measures.

• Provides vertical/horizontal feedback to achieve continuous Fire Protection program improvement.

• Actively participates and assists with fire protection day-to-day operations as designated.

LAST REVISION DATE:
01/06/2026

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.