Firefighter

Role Overview

Firefighter at V2X, located in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC. This position is physically located in Kuwait and the incumbent must reside and be authorized to work in Kuwait.

Company Overview

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. The company brings 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. With $4.5B in revenue and 16,000 employees, V2X works alongside clients globally to tackle complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of the Fire Officer, the Firefighter responds to multiple types of emergencies, extinguishes fires, operates firefighting equipment, maintains vehicles and protective gear, and participates in training to maintain required certifications. The role prioritizes safety, evidence preservation at fire scenes, and compliance with strict health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Response and Fire Operations

• Enter burning or contaminated structures, vehicles, and other immediately dangerous to life and health areas to fight fires and perform rescues while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Act as a crew member for structural fires, aircraft fires, rescue operations, medical emergencies, hazardous materials responses, and other emergency events as directed in accordance with department standard operating procedures.
• Extinguish fires and take precautions to prevent fire rekindling.
• Protect and preserve evidence indicating the cause of fire at the site of a fire.
• Serve as a team member on a rescue unit, ladder truck, engine company, water tender, or airport ARFF apparatus.

Equipment and Apparatus Operations

• Operate pumps, foam generators, turrets, nozzles, and other firefighting tools and equipment.
• Operate computerized digital fire alarm receiving equipment including two-way radio communications equipment.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and protective clothing in a serviceable condition.
• Ensure emergency equipment is operational and in a state of readiness as required by NFPA or other industry standards.

Training and Proficiency

• Conduct and take part in frequent reoccurring proficiency training and on-the-job training.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Properly wear personal protective clothing.

Safety and Compliance

• Actively participate and maintain a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and goals.
• Exercise caution to avoid personal injury and property damage and comply with strict health and safety standards.
• Must comply with all Fire Department, company, and Army safety policies.

Facility and Pre-Incident Planning

• Conduct fire inspections, pre-incident planning, and ensure that facilities are safe and documentation is recorded and tracked as part of a team.
• Maintain and clean personal protective equipment and work as an effective team member in cleaning equipment and facilities.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Perform additional property control and logistical duties in support of fire department operations including maintaining accountability of equipment, scheduling maintenance of equipment, coordinating appointments of subordinates, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain documentation as necessary to meet EHS and QA requirements.
• Perform duties in support of organizational metrics.
• Adequately and honestly track all data related to metrics.
• Provide direct support to the achievement of all metrics related to WEXMAC.

Communication and Teamwork

• Participate as a positive team member and understand and conform to the WEXMAC contract Performance Work Statement.
• Communicate professionally both orally and in writing with team members and others to relay information necessary for job success, including performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, projects, quality standard procedures, and safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels including multinational staff and military officials.
• Attend meetings in the absence of the supervisor or as needed.

General Duties

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education and Certifications

• Firefighter I/II certification required.
• HazMat Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control required.
• First Aid Provider (FAP) required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
• Airport Firefighter certification required.
• Driver Operator Pumper required.
• Driver Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting required.
• Driver Operator Aerial preferred.
• Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply required.
• Required to meet position certifications in accordance with DoD Manual 6055.06.
• Must be able to pass annual firefighter Occupational Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing in accordance with NFPA 1582 and 1583.
• One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience as a Firefighter working on a DOD Installation preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Home Country License with a minimum of one year validity.
• Must have a valid Passport with a minimum of two years validity.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be available for recall.
• Must be able to manage personnel issues off duty.

Skills & Competencies

• Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels including multinational staff and military officials.
• Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Good computer skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Outlook.
• Must be able to climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures or when trapped.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Must meet or exceed physical requirements contained in the current edition NFPA 1582, including but not limited to the physical strength and ability to perform heavy and strenuous tasks for extended periods of time under dangerous and uncomfortable conditions, often while wearing bulky protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Working Conditions

• Duties will involve the conduct of work outdoors with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions including frequent dust storms and high temperatures up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months.
• Potential exposure to chemical or biological agents could exist.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas is required, including but not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must be able to respond and work in all types of weather and in less than ideal conditions and may have to enter hazardous environments.

Organizational Commitment

• V2X is deeply committed to equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.