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Firefighter

Moses Lake, WA · On-site

$25/hr

Firefighter Company: The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Firefighter to join the team in Moses Lake, WA . The Boeing Fire Department is one of the country's largest Industrial fire departments.

Structural Firefighting Duties You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities. You will participate in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards. You will ...

Firefighter

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$79K - $123K/yr

Summary As a Firefighter (non-supervisory), you will respond to and mitigate emergency incidents, to include fires, Haz Mat incidents, auto accidents, and provide emergency care to ill and injured ...

Summary The Firefighter is responsible for performing fire suppression and rescue activities as part of a response team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and surrounding communities during mutual ...

Firefighter

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$53K - $57K/yr

All individuals, including those without prior firefighter training, are encouraged to apply. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; however, applicants are strongly ...

Firefighter

Moses Lake, WA · On-site

$25/hr

Firefighter Company: The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Firefighter to join the team in Moses Lake, WA . The Boeing Fire Department is one of the country's largest Industrial fire departments.

Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ...

Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ...

Firefighter

Detroit, MI · On-site

$89K/yr

Firefighter THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A UNION - IAFF 741 Annual Compensation Range ($USD): $ 68,819 entry to $89,466 after 4 years of service. Additional Compensation Opportunities * Holiday ...

Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations National Registry of EMT GS4 : Incumbent has 1 year to complete the following ...

$65/hr

Firefighter Recruit Pay Range: $55,057.60 - $58,302.40 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range Firefighter I Pay Range: $57,803.20 - $90,084.80 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range Job ...

POSITION SUMMARY Provide Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Emergency Medical (EMS), and Hazmat services to Chennault International Airport and its surrounding areas. RESPONSIBILITIES * Respond to ...

Firefighter/Paramedic) distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. Firefighter I: $55,910 or DOQ Firefighter II: $59,838 or DOQ Firefighter III: $64,066 or ...

Structural Firefighting Duties You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities. You will participate in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards. You will ...

Firefighters in the Merit System work to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires. Employees in this job class respond to emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency calls ...

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Firefighter

Moses Lake, WA • On-site

Boeing
Aviation • 10K+ employees

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 618 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Firefighter

Company:

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Firefighter to join the team in Moses Lake, WA.

The Boeing Fire Department is one of the country's largest Industrial fire departments. Boeing firefighters provide a safe working environment to employees and customers, supports aircraft production, support flightline activities, provide risk deduction inspections, and respond to emergencies and disasters at Moses Lake.

In this role, you will be assigned to fire operations. This is a 24-hour shift work schedule.

You will be required to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test. You may be required to travel off-site or out-of-state for company business as required by management.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and support emergencies involving company personnel, buildings, equipment and environment, as requested

  • Respond to and provide emergency medical care

  • Respond to Structure and automotive emergencies

  • Respond to Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) incidents

  • Respond to Confined Space Rescue emergencies

  • Respond to Hazardous Materials incidents

  • Respond to fire and hazardous alarms

  • Perform service request for fire department support and resources

  • Inspect fire protection systems and equipment

  • Participate in hot work control activities

  • Participate in fire protection system service requests and impairment activities

  • Participate in training activities and instruction sessions

  • Conduct training for external customers in emergency preparedness and safety skills

  • Maintain required skills to ensure job proficiency

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Current valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Washington State driver's license within 30 days of employment

  • Current National Registry, Washington State, or other United States state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

  • Ability to apply for reciprocity within 30 days of your start date and obtain reciprocity within 6 months of your start date

  • State, IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter 1 certification

  • Ability to pass and maintain an annual Firefighter/HazMat physical and stress test

  • Ability to become a Hazardous Materials Technician within 1 year of your hire date

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 2 Certification

  • FAA, IFSAC or Pro Board Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting certification

  • Experience as a full-time, part-time or volunteer Firefighter

  • Experience with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting

  • Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment

  • Experience working with hazardous materials

Union Representation:

This is an hourly position represented by the International Association of Firefighters, Local I-66.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $25.00

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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