Airfield Firefighter Emergency Response

• Performs inspections of airport operational areas and equipment including runway and taxiways, airfield lighting, parking aprons, hangars, and fuel storage areas.
• Performs duties to monitor and enforce flight, fire and life safety regulations/procedures including flight line vehicle operations and foreign object debris control.
• Provides crash response services to remotely piloted aircraft operating at the airfield and prepares site for follow-on investigation in accordance with the facility Mishap Plan.
• Performs fire prevention activities and services throughout the airfield facility, including fire detection rounds and response to hazardous material spills as necessary.
• Responds to other emergencies as necessary and is prepared to provide basic first-aid service, including CPR/AED, to company personnel in distress. Coordinates with public emergency services as necessary.
• Maintain all departmental equipment in a serviceable/ready status, including fire vehicles, response vehicles, extinguishing equipment and other related tools.
• Ensures compliance with required training and maintains any required certifications.
• Willingness to participate in on the job training for driving and operation of airfield firefighting vehicles (ARFF Fire Trucks).
• Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings and nights, to include weekends and holidays.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Duties as assigned or required.

• Completion of Firefighter 1 academy or FF-1 certification (IFSAC , Pro Board, California State Fire Marshal’s Office / California State Fire Training, California State Board of Fire Services, DoD, or verifiable equivalences) is required.
• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have ability to understand concepts relating to aircraft emergency response, associated equipment, airport operations and fire prevention activities.
• Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• The ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other company departments and outside agencies.
• The ability to accurately document and maintain records and files.
• The ability to operate heavy equipment.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work different shifts, workdays, and additional hours as required.

Salary : $35,390 - $52,625