Firefighter Paramedic

Job Summary:

Under supervision, the Airport Firefighter performs work in controlling and extinguishing fires; rescuing persons involved in aircraft crash or fire, or by structural fire; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents. This position applies to both EMT-Basic or Paramedic.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Perform firefighting and rescue operations as mandated by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF); and be familiar with the aircraft types assigned to the specific airport.

• Respond to calls for assistance; monitor, receive, record, and disseminate information during routine or emergency situations; maintain daily logs and prepare other required reports.

• Fight, control, and extinguish aircraft, structural, natural cover, and miscellaneous fires including the performance of rescue operations.

• Drive and operate aircraft crash rescue and structural firefighting apparatus.

• Perform hose lays, ladder and pump operations, salvage, and overhaul operations.

• Respond to fuel spills, hazardous material incidents, and conduct standby operations.

• Assist in the fuel operations inspection process.

• Ensure vehicles and equipment is operational for emergency response.

• Be responsive to airport security and other emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; emergencies may include operations, police, fire and emergency medical services.

• Utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

• Protect life, property, and provide public safety within departmental policies and guidelines.

• Perform fire prevention duties:

• Perform building inspections.

• Test fire hydrants and fire protection systems.

• Develop, implement, and maintain fire prevention programs.

• Maintain appropriate records.

• Respond to citizen calls for assistance in prevention and inspection matters.

• Develop a working knowledge of airport rules and regulations.

• Issue hot work and/or confined space permits.

• Conduct extinguisher training for airport employees.

• Develop evacuation plans for customer owned and occupied buildings.

• Inspect and maintain portable fire extinguishers.

• Maintain station facilities.

• Maintain a positive, high profile within the airport community.

• Engage in public relations activities, conduct tours.

• Complete all required company, firefighter and sit-specific training requirements

The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• US Citizen with GED or High School Diploma

• Valid drivers' license and driving history acceptable to the customer

• Ability to pass pre-employment Firefighter/DOT physical, Drug Screen, and Physical Ability Test (PAT)

• Ability to pass U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) fingerprint and background investigations.

• Ability to obtain driver qualifications on all apparatus within one (1) year of appointment

• Minimum one (1) years full time firefighting experience or two years of volunteer firefighting experience

• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 or ability to obtain within 30 days of appointment

• Current AHA CPR (Professional Rescuer Level)

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• IFSAC or NPQS Firefighter I/II

• IFSAC or NPQS Haz Mat Operations

• IFSAC or NPQS Airport Firefighter

• Must possess State EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A or Paramedic certification (dependent on contractual obligations)

• Meet and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles and obtain authorization to access the Non-Movement Area and Movement Area on the Air Operations Area (AOA), including aircraft crash/rescue and structural firefighting apparatus.

• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of the airport's emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required.

Core Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

• COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The work is generally shift work consisting of 24 hours on duty, depending on the assignment.

Work Environment:

Works inside and outside, exposed to adverse weather conditions; exposed to fire and chemicals, intense heat, toxic gases and dense smoke, extreme heights and confined spaces; subject to recall; subject to mandatory overtime; working shifts and hours may vary due to mission objectives and budgetary constraints.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.