Airport Firefighter Captain

State of Vermont • Burlington, VT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Captain for the Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department at Burlington International Airport. The Captain oversees a shift of operational firefighters and assists the Supervisor during a 24-hour shift. The role responds to emergencies on the airfield—including fire, hazardous materials, and EMS incidents—and assumes operational responsibility. During mutual-aid incidents off the airfield, the Captain serves as the senior fire officer of an engine crew. The position helps oversee employee-managed department programs, tracks the status of daily duties and assignments for assigned shift personnel, and fills in as Shift Supervisor when the Supervisor is on leave. The Captain enforces policies and procedures applicable to the VTANG Fire Department, the State of Vermont Military Department, and the State of Vermont.

Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding. Duties take place on base and in the mutual-aid area during a 24-hour shift, with exposure to extremely hazardous and stressful conditions. The work requires respirator use, carrying equipment weighing 50 or more pounds, and sufficient strength to carry victims during rescue operations. The incumbent must be physically fit, work on the flight line near military aircraft under armed guard, obtain a security line badge and secret-level security clearance, and participate in required physical examinations and fitness programs. Mission-critical assignments may require work outside normal hours without prior notification. The incumbent must hold a valid driver's license and attend schools related to fire protection or management.

Requirements

• At least five years in a paid civilian or military fire department, including at least one year supervising day-to-day and emergency fire department operations; OR at least nine years in a volunteer fire department, including at least two years supervising day-to-day and emergency fire department operations.
• Current Vermont emergency medical services license, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification, or Department of Defense certification at least at the Emergency Medical Responder level; provide a copy of the certificate.
• Pro Board or IFSAC certification in Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, and Hazardous Material Incident Commander; provide copies of certificates.
• Current, valid driver's license.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582.
• Obtain a favorable security clearance upon selection and maintain eligibility for the duration of employment.
• Obtain and maintain a security area line badge within six months of employment.
• Obtain a government vehicle operator's permit within four months of employment.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including respirator use, carrying equipment weighing 50 or more pounds, and carrying victims during rescue operations.
• Attend schools relating to fire protection or management and participate in the required physical fitness program.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/technical school education or an Associate's degree in fire science or a related field.
• Emergency medical certification at the EMT level; preference is given to applicants certified at this level.
• ICS 300 and ICS 400 training; preference is given to applicants with these certificates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a shift of operational firefighters and assist the Supervisor during a 24-hour shift.
• Respond to airfield emergencies involving fire, hazardous materials, and EMS, and assume operations for those incidents.
• Serve as the senior fire officer of an engine crew during off-airfield mutual-aid incidents.
• Help oversee employee-managed department programs.
• Track the status of daily duties and assignments for assigned shift personnel.
• Fill in as Shift Supervisor when the Supervisor is on leave.
• Enforce applicable VTANG Fire Department, State of Vermont Military Department, and State of Vermont policies and procedures.
• Attend schools relating to fire protection or management.
• Participate in the required physical fitness program and submit to required physical examinations.
• Obtain a government vehicle operator's permit within four months of employment.
• Apply for and obtain a favorable security clearance upon selection and maintain clearance eligibility during employment; obtain and maintain a security area line badge within six months of employment.

Benefits

• 80% of medical premiums paid by the State and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed