Firefighter job at Amentum
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jun-05
Location: Kampala
Firefighter 2026-06-04T20:53:36+00:00 Amentum https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_5096/logo/Amentum.png https://www.amentum.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Protective Services 2026-06-12T17:00:00+00:00 8 Job Summary The Firefighter is responsible for protecting lives and property from fire by performing rescue and fire fighting operations that involve fires, vehicle accidents, and natural disasters. Principal Accountabilities - Perform search, rescue, and firefighting operations involving fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and spillage of dangerous substances
- Safely and efficiently operate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Operate hand and power tools to ventilate structures, position and climb ladders, pull hoses from truck bed and connect to hydrant and pump apparatus, and operate water charged hose lines of various sizes to combat fires
- Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment
- Perform salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage
- Participate in station drills and emergency procedures training
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies in accordance with requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills - Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions and perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
Experience & Education - Minimum one (1) year experience in fire fighting
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prefer Associateâs Degree
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), DOD, or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF â not required for fire departments without an aircraft fire fighting mission)
- Possess and maintain a current state
- Preferred possess DoD, ProBoard or IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator ARFF, and Driver Operator MWS.
- Possess Telecommunicator I and II certificate.
- Valid driverâs license
- Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment
Physical Requirements/Working Environment - Capable of performing all duties of interior structural firefighting (OSHA 1910.156 requirement)
- Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
- Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
- Perform search, rescue, and firefighting operations involving fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and spillage of dangerous substances
- Safely and efficiently operate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Operate hand and power tools to ventilate structures, position and climb ladders, pull hoses from truck bed and connect to hydrant and pump apparatus, and operate water charged hose lines of various sizes to combat fires
- Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment
- Perform salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage
- Participate in station drills and emergency procedures training
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies in accordance with requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions and perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), DOD, or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF â not required for fire departments without an aircraft fire fighting mission)
- Possess and maintain a current state
- Preferred possess DoD, ProBoard or IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator ARFF, and Driver Operator MWS.
- Possess Telecommunicator I and II certificate.
- Valid driverâs license
- Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment
- Capable of performing all duties of interior structural firefighting (OSHA 1910.156 requirement)
JOB-6a21e5d0843f6 Vacancy title: Firefighter Jobs at: Amentum Deadline of this Job: Friday, June 12 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Thursday, June 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary The Firefighter is responsible for protecting lives and property from fire by performing rescue and fire fighting operations that involve fires, vehicle accidents, and natural disasters. Principal Accountabilities - Perform search, rescue, and firefighting operations involving fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and spillage of dangerous substances
- Safely and efficiently operate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Operate hand and power tools to ventilate structures, position and climb ladders, pull hoses from truck bed and connect to hydrant and pump apparatus, and operate water charged hose lines of various sizes to combat fires
- Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment
- Perform salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage
- Participate in station drills and emergency procedures training
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies in accordance with requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills - Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions and perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
Experience & Education - Minimum one (1) year experience in fire fighting
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prefer Associateâs Degree
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), DOD, or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF â not required for fire departments without an aircraft fire fighting mission)
- Possess and maintain a current state
- Preferred possess DoD, ProBoard or IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator ARFF, and Driver Operator MWS.
- Possess Telecommunicator I and II certificate.
- Valid driverâs license
- Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment
Physical Requirements/Working Environment - Capable of performing all duties of interior structural firefighting (OSHA 1910.156 requirement)
- Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
- Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure
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