Firefighter 3
Northrop Grumman
California-Palmdale, CA · posted Oct 16, 2026
What this posting says about education
“High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of relevant experience”
Other requirements in this posting
- license: Must have Firefighter 1 & 2, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Awareness and Operations certifications and a current EMT-B certification, California or National Registry.
The posting
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is looking to hire either a Firefighter 3 to our team of diverse professionals at our Palmdale, CA location!
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Performs assigned firefighting and emergency response services tasks with established protocols and standard procedures. Participates as a member of the emergency response unit in providing fire suppression and prevention services, medical services, hazardous spill response and specialized rescue operations in accordance with NFPA, Federal, State and local standards. Conducts inspections of fire extinguishers and fire systems (e.g., sprinklers, fire hydrants). May operate and maintain emergency response vehicles.
Basic Qualifications for Firefighter 3:
- High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of relevant experience
- Must have Firefighter 1 & 2, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Awareness and Operations certifications and a current EMT-B certification, California or National Registry.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain multiple program accesses (PARs). These must be obtained as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to pass medical NFPA Firefighter medical exam/physical
- Must be able to support 1st or 2nd Shift schedule as needed by department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently possess an Active US Government Secret Clearance
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