# Firefighter (Event Staff)

**Company**: Watkins Glen International
**Location**: Watkins Glen, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Motorsport

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## Description

We are seeking a Firefighter (Event Staff) to join our team at Watkins Glen International, located in Watkins Glen, New York.

The compensation range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal role, working from April 17th to October 25th, with varying hours between 8 to 40 hours a week, typically Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, depending on the event schedule.

**Responsibilities:**

- Respond to on-track fires and extinguish them

- Perform salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris

- Respond to and assist in emergency cases

- Clean and inspect equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire

- Inspect equipment and apparatus, notifying EMS & Facilities Manager of any defects

- Make minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keep records

- Keep the fire truck and equipment in a clean and orderly condition

- Participate in training activities and instruction sessions

- Acquire and retain thorough knowledge of the race track

- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with WGI’s policies and procedures

- Work in a safe manner, report unsafe activity and conditions, and follow WGI safety policy and practices

**Requirements:**

- Minimum 18 years of age

- Common sense, good judgment, and logical thinking

- Reliability and punctuality

- Knowledge of the Weekday Safety Team Handbook

- Ability to work as a team member

- Reliable transportation to and from the track location

- Valid driver’s license required

- Fire Fighter One required

- Extrication certification is preferred but not required

- Required to work some weekends

## Skills

### Required
- Fire Fighter One
- Valid driver's license
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Teamwork

### Nice to have
- Extrication certification

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