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UABOS Turkey: Firefighter/Driver

Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2103943 Posted Date 04/29/2025
Job available in 2 locations
  • Houston, Texas
  • Chicago, Illinois
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Title:

UABOS Turkey: Firefighter/Driver

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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 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) Driver/Operator will serve as a Firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity engaged 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. This position is ON-SITE in Turkey.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Safely operate fire department apparatus driving in both emergency & non-emergency response conditions
  • Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.  Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, Quint ladder trucks, Mobile Water Supply (MWS) and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles
  •  Performs crash-rescue and structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities and where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great
  • Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility
  • Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. 
  • Responds to fire alarms and combats fire requiring the full range of firefighting tasks involving structures, equipment, and other facilities
  • Performs operational checks/maintenance on fire department apparatus and equipment to ensure operational readiness
  • Responds to on-site accidents/emergencies to provide Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) care and non-invasive emergency procedures
  • Perform work at airfields handling aircraft) e.g., fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger) carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air move, or a moderate number involving pilot training, or other air moves with high crash or fire potential
  • Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazard, and location of fixed fire protection systems
  • Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment
  • Employee is required participate in a mandatory physical fitness program
  • Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management
  • This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program
  • Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
  • May be required to work in the Fire Alarm Communications Center (FACC) & be certified as a relief dispatcher
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification
  • Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as 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
  • Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems
  •  Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders
  • Skill in operating communications equipment
  • Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing
  • The work is performed 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.  Performs work under extremely adverse conditions, including working in conditions immediately dangerous to life and health which generates temperature extremes and dirty environments

Basic Qualifications

  •  Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Driver’s License with at least 6 months of remaining validity (minimum “C” Class).
  • Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
  • Must have a High School Diploma.
  • Meet position certifications IAW DOD 6055.06-M
    • Have the following DOD, Pro-Board or ISAC certifications:
      • Firefighter II
      • Airport Firefighter
      • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
      • Apparatus Driver Operator – Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting
      • Apparatus Driver Operator – Pumper
      • Apparatus Driver Operator – Mobile Water Supply
      • Apparatus Driver Operator – Aerial
      • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
      • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
      • Munitions Fire Fighting course
  • 3+ years firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function that provides fire suppression services.  At least two of the 3 years shall have been in an organization that provides aircraft crash, fire and rescue services.
  • Have a working knowledge of fire suppression, rescue and emergency incident techniques, operation of fire equipment, water distribution and supply requirements. 
  • Have a working knowledge of the characteristics of aircraft fuel propellants, oxidizers and weapons.    

Preferred Qualifications

  • Telecommunicator I/II

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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