Firefighter II ($10,000 Sign-on-Bonus) Written Exam & WPE Scheduled for the week of December 10, 2026

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Arlington, 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. Performs full-performance-level firefighter duties in emergency situations, including fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and basic life support (BLS) emergency medical services. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Recruit Training School and Airports Authority Fire Department orientation. The employee must be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into the position.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old by the job posting’s closing date.
Successfully complete a background investigation, including 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 associated equipment and procedures.
Be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into the position.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Hold a state driver’s license in good standing.
Hold Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications accredited by Pro Board, IFSAC, or VDFP.
Hold Hazardous Materials Operations certification accredited by Pro Board, IFSAC, or VDFP.
Hold Emergency Medical Technician certification or higher, issued by VAOEMS or NREMT.
Be able to perform duties without adverse effects from motion sickness or claustrophobia.
Work under pressure and maintain emotional self-control during emergencies.
Meet the physical demands of heavy effort, including strength, climbing, balancing, and crawling.
Be able to work in dangerous and hazardous conditions, with exposure to communicable diseases and risk of serious injury or death, while wearing personal protective equipment.
Work established shifts and be subject to holdover and recall for essential services and emergencies.
Meet one-time and recurring training, certification, and other requirements and standards mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia and other proper authorities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency incidents and perform tasks required to mitigate emergencies within the employee’s certifications.
Drive vehicles and apparatus safely; operate and inspect apparatus, tools, and equipment to mitigate emergencies and suppress fires.
Perform individual and team fire-ground operations to ensure safety, fire control, and property protection.
Assess risks and emergency situations, select an appropriate course of action according to training and guidelines, and minimize risks to people and property.
Serve as a team member or shift team leader to control and stabilize hazardous-material releases or potential releases while approaching the material.
Help inspect airport buildings for compliance with 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; lead training sessions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.