UABOS Turkey : Fire Services Chief

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UABOS Turkey : Fire Services Chief

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Program Summary

KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey. Our services ensure smooth operations, allowing Air Force and government personnel to focus on their missions. We provide program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare, and recreation support, among other essential services. Awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, our contract spans a five-year base period with three one-year options, reflecting our commitment to excellence and operational support.

Job Summary

Plans, develops, and implements department policy. Directs and coordinates department operations. Reviews and develops departmental training. Coordinates departmental budget. Develops, maintains, and produces emergency operations plans for the department. Maintains contact with local community agencies. Plans and directs operations during training and emergencies. Plans, develops and implements an overall company long-term strategic plan involving fire protection. Formulates mission plans involving fire protection.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop plans / policies, and oversee the activities of the Fire Emergency Services.

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Manages fire prevention and protection plans and programs. Shall assume full charge at crashes, fire, or emergency situations, directing activities and personnel, transmitting instructions to Assistant Chiefs on the scene or other personnel as to the procedures to be followed contingent on complexity of the incident.

Determines need, budgets for, and recommends acquisition of additional and or different fire protection, firefighting, and specialized rescue equipment, contract services, formal training etc.

Represents the Fire Emergency Services with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Takes charge when highly classified weapons or equipment are involved in fire.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.

Required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management & to enforce wear of PPE in their charge.

This position requires the employee to wear a uniform.

This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle.

This position requires an annual physical.

Ability to maintain current BLS CPR certification.

Basic Qualifications

US Citizen.

Valid driver’s license.

U.S. Secret Clearance required or able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Associate’s degree or higher in Fire Technology.

5 years’ experience as Fire Chief or Deputy Chief.

15 years’ experience with ARFF / Structural, HazMat, medical emergencies and confined space rescue firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function that provides fire suppression services.

Experience directing firefighting operations to include fighting aircraft and structural fires, performing rescue services, and responding to hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and confined space rescues.

Knowledge of the chemistry of fire, preventive maintenance and operations of firefighting and rescue equipment, physical and chemical properties of combustible materials and building structures and their component systems.

Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.

Ability to meet position certifications in accordance with IAW DOD 6055.06-M :

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

Fire Officer IV

Fire Instructor II

Fire Inspector II

Preferred Qualifications

On Scene Commanders’ Course

Health and Safety Officer

ICS 300 & 400

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Munitions Fire Fighting course