Firefighter II ($10,000 Sign-on-Bonus) Written Exam & WPE Scheduled for the week of Aug. 24, 2026

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

16d•$32 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

As a Firefighter II for the Airports Authority, you will help protect the lives of the traveling public by responding to and fighting fires and delivering emergency medical care. This role 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. You will perform full-performance level Firefighter functions in emergency situations including fire prevention, suppression, and rescue and emergency medical services at the basic life support (BLS) level. Continued employment as a Firefighter is contingent upon successful completion of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Recruit Training School and Airports Authority Fire Department orientation. You must be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the job posting.
Be able to successfully complete a background investigation, including a full employment history check, a credit check, a criminal history records check, and a driving records check.
Be able to pass a comprehensive medical and vision examination, including drug screening.
Be able to successfully pass a physical ability examination and a polygraph examination.
Be able to pass a written exam.
Operational-level knowledge of: hazardous materials incident response, basic firefighting and rescue skills, and use of associated equipment and procedures.
Must be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into position.
A state driver’s license in good standing.
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).
Firefighter II 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).
Hazardous Materials Operations 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).
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or higher, issued by the VA Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency incidents, executing all tasks required to mitigate an emergency as certified.
Drives vehicle/apparatus safely.
Operates and inspects all apparatus, tools, and equipment safely and effectively to mitigate emergencies and extinguish/suppress fires.
Performs individual and team fire ground operations to ensure safety, fire control, and property protection.
Uses risk assessment procedures, assesses emergency situations, and determines appropriate course of action according to training/guidelines, minimizing risk (to self and others) and property damage.
Performs as a member or may perform as a shift team leader to control and stabilize releases or potential releases of HAZMAT when approaching the material.
Helps inspect airport buildings for adherence to baseline fire and life safety codes.
May lead or help lead non-specialty type training modules/sessions, as required.
Assists with the Department’s EMS internship programs.
Participates in the Airports Authority and/or community relations programs.
Performs station maintenance and housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy working/ living environment.
Attends in-service/mandatory/basic or specialized training to maintain response readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned.