Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Coordinator

Town of Barnstable•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

Performs supervisory and skilled manual work related to aircraft rescue and firefighting services and airport operations, along with other related duties as required. The role involves coordinating airfield operations, applying aircraft rescue and firefighting practices, maintaining accurate records, and training employees in ARFF. The position works under general supervision and requires the ability to determine how to complete assignments based on the conditions encountered.

Requirements

High school diploma, with additional courses in aviation or military aviation, and three years of experience in airport operations, Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF), and aviation radio procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CDL Class B license.
Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card.
Ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security check as a prerequisite to working in highly sensitive areas.
Willingness and desire to remain current in ARFF and employee training in this area.
Knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting operations and airport crash/rescue fire techniques.
Knowledge of fire department standard operating procedures related to fire and emergency medical response operations, techniques, and practices.
Knowledge of fire suppression, emergency rescue, emergency care, and hazardous materials techniques.
Knowledge of department apparatus, specialized rescue tools and equipment, and their maintenance.
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and servicing, aviation radio procedures, and airport operations.
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 and Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Parts 1542 and 1544.
Ability to work under general supervision and determine how to accomplish assignments based on conditions.
Ability to coordinate airfield operations and work as part of a team.
Ability and desire to teach adults.
Proficiency with computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Excellent physical skills to protect oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft rescue and firefighting work and related airport operations.
Supervise and coordinate airfield operations requiring team effort.
Train employees in aircraft rescue and firefighting and teach adults.
Maintain accurate records.
Use and maintain department apparatus and specialized rescue tools and equipment.
Apply fire suppression, emergency rescue, emergency care, and hazardous materials techniques.