Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Orange County Fire Authority • Irvine, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified OCFA non-probationary Firefighter rank will be accepted. This recruitment will be added to the team of part-time ARFF-qualified personnel who provide backfill and/or shift trade opportunities in place of full-time ARFF Firefighters. This recruitment will not establish a candidate pool for future vacancies. All future vacancies will be filled through a new recruitment process.

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting personnel, under the direction of the ARFF Program Manager, are part of a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation, and rescue of passengers and crew of aircraft involved in an airport ground emergency. ARFF personnel have advanced training in the application of firefighting foams, dry chemical, and clean agents used to extinguish burning aviation fuel in and around an aircraft to maintain pathways for evacuating passengers to exit the fire hazard area. ARFF personnel are also expected to participate in FS 33’s aircraft recovery program, refueling class instruction, fuel farm and truck inspections, and other JWA specific tasks. This position requires participation in rigorous physical and mentally challenging operations in extremely varied and potentially hazardous working conditions and requires the ability to work independently. ARFF personnel not only represent OCFA but also John Wayne Airport.

Requirements

• Current, qualified OCFA non-probationary Firefighter rank.
• Possess all experience listed below.
• Completion of Firefighter probation.
• Possess a standard or higher rating on most recent performance evaluation.
• Possess a basic knowledge of ARFF and airport operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow orders.
• Possess the skills to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Possess the ability to be adaptable, resolve conflicts, and solve problems.
• Possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Remain available and willing to work backfill assignments at FS33.
• Be willing to accept occasional Administrative Assignments to FS33.
• Comply with John Wayne Airport (JWA) "Airport Rules and Regulations" as well as all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.
• Pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) background in accordance with CFR 1542.209(m).
• Fully meet and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C.
• Successfully complete an FAA approved Basic ARFF Course prior to being eligible to work at FS33.
• Complete annual FAA required live fire training.
• Maintain ARFF qualifications and skills currency commensurate to the OCFA ARFF program.
• Attend quarterly training and other meetings as necessary.
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge credentials and airport driving privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Complete a Crane Operator/Rigger course and be certified to National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCCO) TLL standards within one year of selection.

Responsibilities

• Response, hazard mitigation, evacuation, and rescue of passengers and crew of aircraft involved in an airport ground emergency.
• Application of firefighting foams, dry chemical, and clean agents used to extinguish burning aviation fuel in and around an aircraft to maintain pathways for evacuating passengers to exit the fire hazard area.
• Participate in FS 33’s aircraft recovery program.
• Participate in refueling class instruction.
• Participate in fuel farm and truck inspections.
• Participate in other JWA specific tasks.
• Participate in rigorous physical and mentally challenging operations in extremely varied and potentially hazardous working conditions.
• Work independently.
• Represent OCFA and John Wayne Airport.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed