Fireman - Fireman Advanced

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Lakefront Management Authority manages, controls, regulates, operates, and maintains non-flood-protection facilities, improvements, assets, and functions within levee districts under the jurisdiction of a flood protection authority. This position serves as an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) fireman for the agency. It may be filled at the Fireman or Fireman Advanced level as part of a career progression group. The appointment is probational for up to 24 months. Starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s education and experience.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter; or military service in any capacity plus at least six months of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter.
Attend an FAA-approved rescue and firefighting course annually or as required to maintain ARFF certification.
Attend one live burn per year.

Responsibilities

Remain available throughout the tour of duty to respond to a wide variety of emergencies.
Participate in a rotation communicating with the air traffic control tower for incident response.
Monitor and receive notifications from multiple radio frequencies, alarm monitoring services, and alarm telephones; communicate and initiate the appropriate emergency response.
Monitor the Air Traffic Control Tower Emergency Alert Phone Link and initiate an appropriate emergency response as required.
Monitor non-emergency business telephone lines and forward calls and information as required during normal operations.
Operate firefighting vehicles and apparatus.
Deploy portable firefighting equipment at emergency scenes, including aircraft incidents, structural fires, trash, grass and vehicle fires, and other entanglement emergencies within a limited geographical area.
Provide emergency first aid and basic life support at the Emergency Medical Responder level, within a limited geographical area and in accordance with local Louisiana Region One EMS protocols.
Respond to and assess hazardous materials releases within a limited geographical area and initiate appropriate containment or mitigation activities.
Assist other agencies as required under the existing Mutual Aid Plan.
Assist in locating activated emergency locator devices once notified.
Attend an FAA-approved rescue and firefighting course annually or as required to maintain ARFF certification.
Attend one live burn per year.