Firefighter II EMT Trainee ($5,000 Sign-on-Bonus) Written Exam & WPE Scheduled for December 10, 2026

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

8d•$32 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Serves in the Fire and Rescue Department of the Office of Public Safety at either Washington Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Works under the direct supervision of the Fire Officer, usually a Fire Captain, during a shift, though may report to another rank or a civilian. Performs full-performance-level firefighter functions during emergencies, including fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services at the basic life support level after obtaining Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT certification. Continued employment as a Firefighter is contingent upon successfully completing the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Recruit Training School and Airports Authority Fire Department orientation.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old by the job posting closing date.
Successfully complete a background investigation, including full employment history, credit, criminal history records, and driving records checks.
Pass a comprehensive medical and vision examination, including drug screening.
Pass a physical ability examination, polygraph examination, and written exam.
Have operational-level knowledge of hazardous-materials incident response, basic firefighting and rescue skills, and the use of associated equipment and procedures.
Hold a high school diploma or GED.
Hold a state driver’s license in good standing.
Hold Firefighter I certification accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).
Hold Firefighter II certification accredited by Pro Board, IFSAC, or VDFP.
Hold Hazardous Materials Operations certification accredited by Pro Board, IFSAC, or VDFP.
Successfully complete National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician certification within 6 months of hiring.
Successfully complete the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Recruit Training School and Airports Authority Fire Department orientation within 6 months of hiring.
Be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into the position.
Perform duties without adverse effects from motion sickness or claustrophobia.
Work under pressure and maintain emotional self-control during emergencies.
Meet Commonwealth of Virginia and other proper authorities’ one-time and recurring training, certification, and other requirements and standards.

Nice To Haves

Firefighter experience at an Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) airport, commercial or military.
Airport Firefighter certification from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or a fully equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency incidents and execute tasks required to mitigate emergencies as certified.
Safely drive vehicles and apparatus, and safely and effectively operate and inspect apparatus, tools, and equipment to mitigate emergencies and extinguish or suppress fires.
Perform individual and team fire-ground operations to ensure safety, fire control, and property protection.
Use risk assessment procedures to assess emergency situations and determine an appropriate course of action according to training and guidelines, minimizing risks to people and property damage.
Serve as a team member or shift team leader to control and stabilize hazardous-material releases or potential releases when approaching the material.
Inspect or assist with inspecting airport buildings for adherence to baseline fire and life-safety codes.
Lead or assist with non-specialty training modules or sessions as required.
Assist with the Department’s EMS internship programs.
Participate in Airports Authority and/or community relations programs.
Perform station maintenance and housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy working and living environment.
Attend in-service, mandatory, basic, or specialized training to maintain response readiness; may lead training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.