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UABOS Turkey: Fire Station Chief

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Program Summary

The KBR UABOS Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT – INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.  These services are delivered to support KBR supports the 39th Air Base Wing, mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel.  The program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of UABOS and its associated units.

Job Summary

The UABOS (Turkey) Station Chief is responsible for leading and managing a shift of firefighters assigned to significant complex emergencies, shall be engaged in leading multiple crews in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Direct operations at fire scenes and other emergency situations.Interpret applicable fire protection technical publications and fire codes, prepare fire reports and general correspondence concerning fire protection.Develop and maintain a variety of documentation.Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, including host nation and USAF environmental regulations, OSHA regulations, UASF safety directives, and NFPA standards.Manage and Supervise in the Fire Protection Operations Section in accordance with AFI 32-2001 and USAFE Supplements.Perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.Use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management & to enforce wear of PPE in their charge, including a uniform and/or protective clothing weighing up to 50 pounds.Work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.Safely operate and drive motor vehicle. Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.Maintain current CPR and Emergency Medical Responder certification.Perform work in various settings, such as office buildings, warehouses, industrial buildings, or construction sites.  In some areas, the employee may be required to wear protective clothing, such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.  The work may involve moderate risks requiring the exercise of safety precautions when working around fuel transfer operations, construction sites, hospitals, airfields, etc.Heavy physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects such as support equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more; may be required to lift/carry personnel such as an adult male (weighing 200 lbs.) in emergency situations. Duties require full use of both arms, both legs and fingers to bend, turn, pull, crawl, kneel, and climb for such tasks as use of aerial ladders, firefighting equipment controls, arranging/connecting hoses, rappelling, operation of fire truck and all types of rescue operations, etc.Perform work under extremely adverse conditions, including working in conditions immediately dangerous to life and health which generates temperature extremes and dirty environments.An annual physical will be conducted and a physical agility test.Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Driver’s License (minimum “C” Class)High School Diploma or equivalentMust have the following DOD, Pro-Board, or ISAC certifications in accordance

with DoDI 6055.06-M:

Firefighter I & IIAirport FirefighterHazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness & OperationsApparatus Driver Operator – Aircraft Rescue & FirefightingApparatus Driver Operator – PumperApparatus Driver Operator – Mobile Water SupplyApparatus Driver Operator – AerialFire Officer I & IIFire Instructor I & IIFire Inspector I & IITelecommunicator I & IIIncident Safety OfficerCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Munitions Fire Fighting courseMinimum of 10 years firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function that provides fire suppression services.  At least 5 of the 10 years with an organization that provides aircraft crash, fire, and rescue services. Must have working knowledge of fire suppression, rescue and emergency incident techniques, operation of fire equipment, water distribution and supply requirements. Must have working knowledge of the characteristics of aircraft fuel propellants, oxidizers, and weapons.Specialized experience must include knowledge of hazardous materials, emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification. Ability to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principled of hydraulics and how they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.; and of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.).  techniques, and procedures.Thorough knowledge of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layout to include the operation of hatch or canopy mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.  Experience may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Health and Safety Officer experience

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance. We support career advancement through professional training and development.