Firefighter – Emergency Response (Balad, Iraq)

About the role

The Firefighter will be stationed in Balad, Iraq, responding to a wide range of emergencies under the direction of Firefighter Crew Chiefs. The role involves operating fire‑fighting apparatus, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous‑materials, and medical emergencies as part of a crew.
• Operate pumps, foam generators, turrets, nozzles and other fire‑fighting tools.
• Drive and maintain fire trucks, water tenders, ladder trucks and ARFF aircraft apparatus.
• Conduct fire inspections, pre‑incident planning and evidence preservation at fire scenes.
• Maintain and clean personal protective equipment and all fire‑department gear.
• Ensure emergency equipment is operational and complies with NFPA or other industry standards.
• Use computerized digital fire alarm receivers and two‑way radio communications.
• Perform administrative duties such as equipment accountability, maintenance scheduling and documentation.

Required profile

• Ability to work safely in high‑risk, physically demanding environments.
• Willingness to participate in regular proficiency training and maintain required certifications.
• Commitment to strict health, safety and environmental standards.
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Readiness to work on‑site in Balad, Iraq for the duration of the LOGCAP V contract.

Required skills

• Fire pump operation
• Foam generator operation
• Fire turret and nozzle handling
• Digital fire alarm system operation
• Two‑way radio communications
• Knowledge of NFPA standards