Fire Equipment Technician

Role Overview

Fire Equipment Technician with Intrepid Global Solutions, deployed to Qatar.

Company Overview

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC (IAH) is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services to U.S. and international government agencies and organizations. IAH is a world-class leader in program management, leveraging integrated capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.

Role Purpose

Test, inspect, repair, maintain, and keep clean specialized fire and rescue equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units, air monitors, fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, fire apparatus, hydraulic tools, ladders, compressors, cylinders, protective suits, and masks to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulic Rescue Tools

• Service, clean, test, and check all functions of Hurst and Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools.
• Inspect valves, pressure relief valves, hydraulic pumps, and prime movers (gas, diesel, or electric) for wear and damage.
• Service and pressure test all components before returning to service.

Cylinders & Air Cart Systems

• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and recertification (hydrostatic test) of all MSA air cart components.
• Visually inspect all cylinders and repair outer jackets if damaged.
• Test and refill pressure gauges with glycol as needed.
• Operationally test and service all valves.
• Perform full electronic testing of pressure-sensitive alarms and batteries.

Compressors & Refill Systems

• Inspect, test, and perform maintenance of SCBA compressors and refill stations.
• Service storage trailers, gas boosters, and decanting systems.
• Service motor/engines, purification/drying systems, and controls.
• Maintain air/gas storage systems, charging stations, and air monitoring equipment.

Protective Suits & Masks

• Conduct visual inspections, testing, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of J-Fire CW masks.
• Inspect, service, test, and recertify all Level A and Level B suits.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and recertification of SCBA and Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) units.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of related experience with fire/rescue equipment maintenance preferred.
• Trained and experienced to operate halon recovery and recycle systems preferred.
• Trained and experienced to repair high pressure air compressors as required by manufacturer preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledgeable in principles of Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ladder, hose, structural, and/or aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) testing.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Agency regulations and standards.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

Certifications (to be obtained)

• HURST Rescue Equipment Certificate of Competency to Inspect.
• HOLMATRO Rescue Equipment Certificate of Competency to Inspect.
• MSA Level "A" certified to perform training class.
• MSA M7 Responder Level "B" certified to perform SCBA maintenance.
• United States Department of Transportation (DOT) certified to hydro test compressed gas cylinders/tanks.
• Certified in MSA R.I.T.E. and MultiRAE Air Monitors Detectors.
• Bauer Level 1 and 2 Certification.
• NFPA 1071 certified or equivalent.
• NFPA 10 Certified.
• NFPA 1932 Certified.
• HazMat Certificate of Competency to Inspect.

Security & Documentation

• Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to operate a vehicle with manual transmission.
• Valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid Driver's License and Residency Visa for Host Nation.
• Must meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements as outlined in USCENTCOM MOD EIGHTEEN to USCENTCOM Individual and Individual Unit Deployment Policy.

Work Environment

• Deployed to Qatar; will travel to multiple locations.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather, and hazardous conditions.