Airfield Firefighter

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

At the operations level, under general leadership of a lead firefighter and supervision of Assistant Chief perform prevention, control and extinguish all types of fires. Coordinate and perform related rescue, first aid, and property conservation. Includes fires or potential fires involving structures, wildland, aircraft, missiles and separate component weapons or other materials. Perform operations and operator maintenance of all types of firefighting and related rescue vehicles, equipment systems, and devices in support of overall base emergency contingency operations. A 56-hour shift type work week schedule will be followed. Overtime may be required depending on mission requirements. This position is NOT available for remote work (including virtual office arrangements). Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Requirements

• Knowledge of recognizing aircraft, structural firefighting, and fire prevention methods and practices.
• Knowledge of equipment, chemicals and techniques used in fighting fires.
• Knowledge of hazardous material incidents to the operations level.
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques concerning jet fuel, munitions, gas, oil, solvents, cleaning chemicals, metals, etc.
• Knowledge of practices, principles, methods, and legal responsibilities of emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of standard first aid methods and practices, including CPR.
• Knowledge of Pre-hospital care.
• Skilled in Basic Life Support emergency medical skills (EMR/EMT) and Advanced Life Support skills if Certified Paramedic level.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in effective interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.
• Specialized skills also include experience as member of an organized military or other governmental fire department in controlling and extinguishing fires; rescue operations; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; operation of fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous materials incidents; developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
• Ability to make sound decisions and maintain composure during high-stress emergency situations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and have physical dexterity to climb and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work harmoniously under a team concept.
• Ability to operate all firefighting tools and equipment.
• Ability to detect, identify and document fire hazards.
• Ability to detect, identify and document equipment defects.
• Ability to suppress, control, extinguish, salvage and overhaul fires.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective equipment for firefighting and medical actions.
• Ability to perform NFPA 1582 essential job tasks for firefighters.
• Must comply with pre-placement and annual firefighter physical in accordance with NFPA standard.
• Certificates/Qualifications required prior to employment: International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (PROBOARD) Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat awareness certification, Current Arizona or National Registry certification for EMR or higher (EMT or Paramedic). Current CPR card.
• Must possess and be able to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of aircraft firefighting as it applies to location.
• National Registry Certification EMT-Basic.
• Fire Science associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certificates/Qualifications required within 12 months of employment: Airport Firefighter, Driver/ Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator-ARFF, HAZMAT operations.

Responsibilities

• Fight fires and conduct standbys using various firefighting equipment and various chemicals as required for different situations: Operate fire and crash rescue tools and equipment. Control, extinguish and overhaul related fires. Perform required standbys (emergency and routine). Perform hazardous materials operations level duties involving hazardous spills or leaks. Shall review and follow all state, installation and department policies.
• Perform on-the-job-training: Receive and participate in initial and continuing education in work-related crash, fire and rescue subjects, to include career development courses, formal schools and in-house training programs. Participate in education and practice sessions on a continuing basis to ensure correct methods and expected performance levels to meet regulatory requirements. Participate in Physical training/Skills testing, (practical drills) during shift.
• Inspection and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment: Conduct inspections and minor maintenance on firefighting vehicles and related equipment, maintain cleanliness and serviceability of personal protective clothing and uniforms, maintain fire station facilities, maintain assigned vehicles and firefighting equipment, conduct inspection, serviceability and operator maintenance on fire department compressed air systems.
• Perform emergency medical care: Provide emergency medical care to patients at the EMR, EMT or Paramedic, in accordance with individual held certification level and local Standard of Care Medical Protocols. Ability to accurately complete patient care reports in accordance with department policy. Conduct inspection, serviceability, and operator maintenance on specialized medical equipment used by the department.
• Fight structural, vehicle and miscellaneous fires: Perform hose, vehicle relay, ground ladder and pump operations. Evacuate/rescue personnel from structures, protect exposures from fire spread, operate tools and equipment. Control, extinguish and overhaul aircraft, structural, vehicle and miscellaneous fires.
• Perform communication and administrative duties: Monitor, receive and record information from non-emergencies or emergency communication systems. Perform administrative and clerical duties. Prepare computer generated reports, records and emails. Enter data into the fire department Information Management Systems (IMS) databases.
• Perform rescue operations: Use tools and equipment in support of rescue operations. Gain entry and perform extrication of personnel by normal and emergency means. Shutdown aircraft engines and operate seats to remove crew members and passengers from aircraft. Rescue personnel from motor vehicles. Perform confined space and hazardous materials incident duties in accordance with department policy.
• Perform fire prevention and inspection duties: Identify and report fire hazards found to the fire prevention office. Assist in conducting building evacuation drills, fire extinguisher training, and fire prevention briefings.
• Contingency Responses: Provide damage control/standbys in response to bomb threats, hijacking, active threat incidents and perform duties as directed.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree