Firefighter - Airport

Rural Metro Fire•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Pryor Field Regional Airport in Tanner, Alabama. The Airport Firefighter/EMT provides aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), structural fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention services in a 24/7 airport environment. Duties include aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency medical response, airport standby operations, inspections of life safety systems, fire prevention activities, training, and emergency preparedness. A significant portion of the position involves apparatus and equipment readiness, emergency response training, inspections, and support of airport operations.

Requirements

Must be certified as an Alabama Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) or possess the ability to obtain Alabama reciprocity.
Must be certified to Hazardous Materials Operations in accordance with applicable Alabama Fire College and state requirements or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity.
Must be certified as an Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003) by the State of Alabama or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity. Annual ARFF live-fire training must be maintained as required.
Must be certified as an Alabama EMT-Basic or higher at the time of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must possess NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements, including background investigation and drug screening

Nice To Haves

ARFF vehicle operations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, structural fires, rescue incidents, and EMS calls occurring on airport property.
Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving airport employees, tenants, visitors, and the traveling public; provide emergency medical care at the EMT-Basic level or higher in accordance with approved medical protocols.
Ensure station apparatus, equipment, and reserve equipment remain in a constant state of readiness.
Conduct required daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of emergency vehicles and equipment.
Perform inspections of airport facilities, hangars, fueling facilities, fuel trucks, and other airport infrastructure to identify and mitigate fire and life-safety hazards.
Support implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and Emergency Operations procedures.
Participate in emergency standby assignments for aircraft operations, special events, and other airport activities as required.
Attend required training and conduct fire safety and emergency preparedness training for airport personnel, tenants, and stakeholders as assigned.
Respond to all emergency and non-emergency incidents on airport property and participate in mutual aid responses when authorized.
Operate emergency vehicles and ARFF apparatus safely and effectively.
Perform and document inspections of life safety equipment including fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire department connections, fire doors, fire protection system components, and AEDs.
Perform other duties as assigned.