Firefighter - EMT - Fire Safety Technician

Firefighter - EMT - Fire Safety Technician Requisition ID 2026-19859 Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Security and Transportation Shift 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Secret Overview The Fire Safety Technician position (Firefighter/EMT) is a person that influences life-safety conditions in a fast-paced shipyard manufacturing environment. They will respond to all types of emergencies within Electric Boat. The EB Fire Department is an all-hazards organization that responds to all reported fires in office type buildings, motor vehicles, and industrial settings like the manufacturing and production buildings, and sections of a submarine being built. They also respond to all hazardous material incidents, confined space rescues, high angle rope rescues, motor vehicle accidents, entrapments and all requests for emergency medical services. All Fire Safety Technicians are required to be able to wear full firefighter turnout gear and SCBA during emergency response and incident mitigation. When not responding to emergencies the Fire Safety Technician will perform daily vehicle checks, inventory of all specialized rescue gear and equipment, drive and operate specialized fire apparatus to include: fire engine, rescues, special hazards and an ambulance. production support of shipbuilders by performing certification of hazardous and non-hazardous atmospheres for work in all confined spaces. Fire-safety inspections of all EB owned and leased buildings as well as submarine units will be completed by this position, issuance of and provide surveillance(s) for all hot-work being performed on the facility and code enforcement in accordance with NFPA, OSHA, RI State Fire Code, Electric Boat and US Navy requirements. Other responsibilities of this position are but not limited to performing hazmat locker inspections; FDC inspections, AED maintenance and inspection, combustible gas meter maintenance and bump testing, yearly flow testing of fire hydrants, dry and wet-pipe sprinkler systems, monthly testing of fire alarm and fire pump systems, fire extinguisher as well as yearly testing of all fire hose. Electric Boat Fire Safety Technician’s work closely with area fire departments during emergencies as well as maintenance personnel to maintain a safe and productive manufacturing facility. Fire Safety Technicians are required to maintain all Firefighter, Specialized Rescue, EMS and Hazmat certifications through company provided refresher training. Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Plan Paid Vacation and holidays Health and Wellness Programs Advancement Opportunities This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. Qualifications Required: High School diploma or GED Valid Rhode Island EMT license or NREMT certification (Rhode Island pre‑2012 licenses are exempt) Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications (Pro Board accredited) Valid Drivers license Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance through the Department of Defence Preferred: Fire Alarm and or Sprinkler system knowledge Confine Space Rescue High Angle Rope Rescue Hazardous Materials qualification Pro Board Certifications Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com