IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer II * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified FirefighterI &II * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector I * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD ...
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer II * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified FirefighterI &II * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector I * IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD ...
Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
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Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
Quick apply
Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
Quick apply
Working Fire Sprinkler Superintendent & Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Chicago, IL · On-site
$48 - $63/hr
Other related duties as required Fire Sprinkler Inspector Role: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors will primarily inspect, as well as test, install, and service a variety of water and air-based fire ...
Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code. * Complete detailed ... NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training) * Knowledge of ...
Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code. * Complete detailed ... NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training) * Knowledge of ...
Fire Alarm Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code. * Complete detailed ... NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training) * Knowledge of ...
Fire Alarm Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code. * Complete detailed ... NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training) * Knowledge of ...
Fire Suppression Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25/hr
Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code * Complete ... Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for ...
Fire Suppression Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25/hr
Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code * Complete ... Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for ...
Fire Suppression Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25 - $45/hr
Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code * Complete ... Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for ...
Fire Suppression Service Technician
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$25 - $45/hr
Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code * Complete ... Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for ...
Conducts inspections and ensures the operations are conducted according to the Fire Department SOP's and NFPA guidelines. * Ensures that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department ...
Conducts inspections and ensures the operations are conducted according to the Fire Department SOP's and NFPA guidelines. * Ensures that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department ...
Fire Systems Technician-Fire Alarmwill perform maintenance and installation tasking under the ... Experience in repair,maintenanceand inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Fire Systems Technician-Fire Alarmwill perform maintenance and installation tasking under the ... Experience in repair,maintenanceand inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Conducts inspections, trainings and debriefings, and coordinates activities with fire departments, especially the CFD. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the development and implementation of the ...
Conducts inspections, trainings and debriefings, and coordinates activities with fire departments, especially the CFD. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the development and implementation of the ...
Conducts inspections, trainings and debriefings, and coordinates activities with fire departments, especially the CFD. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the development and implementation of the ...
Conducts inspections, trainings and debriefings, and coordinates activities with fire departments, especially the CFD. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the development and implementation of the ...
Fire Protection Engineer
$73K - $132K/yr
Evaluate facility human element programs to address OSHA required Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life ...
Fire Protection Engineer
$73K - $132K/yr
Evaluate facility human element programs to address OSHA required Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life ...
Fire Protection Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Evaluate facility human element programs to address OSHA required Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life ...
Fire Protection Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Evaluate facility human element programs to address OSHA required Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life ...
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems. * Prepare project budgets and cost estimates. * Responsible for QA/QC ...
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems. * Prepare project budgets and cost estimates. * Responsible for QA/QC ...
Fire Systems Technician-Water Based(Contract) Skill Code: 7X AmentumJob Code: TAT-FIR20:OT-N FLSA ... Experience in repair,maintenanceand inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Fire Systems Technician-Water Based(Contract) Skill Code: 7X AmentumJob Code: TAT-FIR20:OT-N FLSA ... Experience in repair,maintenanceand inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago
Chicago, IL · On-site
$115K - $165K/yr
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems. * Prepare project budgets and cost estimates. * Responsible for QA/QC ...
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago
Chicago, IL · On-site
$115K - $165K/yr
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems. * Prepare project budgets and cost estimates. * Responsible for QA/QC ...
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Lead project teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems. * Prepare and present technical reports ...
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Lead project teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems. * Prepare and present technical reports ...
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K - $220K/yr
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Lead project teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems. * Prepare and present technical reports ...
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K - $220K/yr
... inspections, and testing of fire protection systems. * Lead project teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems. * Prepare and present technical reports ...
Comfortable completing reports online and uploading documents Other Recommended Skills: commercial building inspection ~ fire safety ~ industrial safety ~ environmental safety ~ construction work ...
Comfortable completing reports online and uploading documents Other Recommended Skills: commercial building inspection ~ fire safety ~ industrial safety ~ environmental safety ~ construction work ...
Fire Inspector information
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What is the difference between Fire Inspector vs Fire Investigator?
| Aspect | Fire Inspector | Fire Investigator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Fire Inspector Certification, State Fire Marshal License | Fire Investigator Certification, State Fire Marshal License |
| Work Environment | Inspections of buildings, code enforcement, safety assessments | Investigating fire causes, scene analysis, evidence collection |
| Employer & Industry | Fire departments, government agencies, commercial properties | Fire departments, law enforcement, insurance companies |
| Primary Focus | Preventing fires, ensuring code compliance | Determining fire origin and cause |
While both Fire Inspectors and Fire Investigators work within fire safety, Fire Inspectors focus on prevention and code enforcement through building inspections, whereas Fire Investigators analyze fire scenes to determine causes. Their roles often overlap but serve different stages of fire safety and investigation processes.
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Job description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Summary:
Supervises a shift of firefighters that control and extinguishesaircraft, structures, and other fires to protect people,resources,and the environment.
Position Responsibilities:
Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Complies withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,policiesand procedures, providing documentation to thesedivisionsas necessary.
Implements fire protection programs that conform to the United States Antarctic Program, including the operation of contract locations inAntarctica.
Responds to and/or supervises fire/EMS/Aircraft and hazardous material emergencies, asnecessary.
Manages emergenciesin accordance withthe CEMP andassiststhe chief with management of the fire prevention and training programs.
Supervises and performs evaluations of fire department lieutenants.
Ensures that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department is operational and in a constant state of readiness.
Interacts with agency officials and the community.
Trains and orients fire department personnel on policies and procedures.
Performs duties in support of the Operations Division metrics.
Works with the Fire Chief to address all performance concerns in the Fire House.
Performsadditionalduties as assigned by the Assistant Chief.
RequiredEducation, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
High School diploma orGED
Eight yearsfull timefirefighting experience, volunteer experience or paid on-call time.
At least fourof the eightyearsrequired experience must be in asupervisoryrole,or two as a Lieutenant with the Antarctic Fire Department.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer II
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified FirefighterI &II
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector I
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Instructor I
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Airport Fire Fighter
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Level.
CPR Certification
National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100,200,700and800.
ExpectedSkills and Competencies:
Physical activities to includelifting upto the safety regulation maximum, climbing,crawlingand dragging hose. Duties will be performed indoors and outdoors, and work may be performed in a variety of weather conditions including severe cold, wind, and limited visibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills arerequired
Preferred:
Associate of Science degree in Fire Science.
EMT-B orhigher
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer III.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector II.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Instructor II.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator Pumper / Mobile Water Supply.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator ARFF.
National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 300 and 400.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.
PreviousUSAP experience.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periodsSuccessful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver's License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
We are an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.
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