Shift Firefighter

Description

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GENERAL SUMMARY

It is the responsibility of the Firefighters to respond to all emergency calls on airport property which involves property damage, injury, or a threat of property damage or injury focusing first on the safety of the individual and secondly on minimizing property damage. Ensure that the airport has the capability to respond to emergencies within the standards established by the FAA regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily, inspect and confirm the operating status of the truck assigned checking fluid levels by gauge and manually, operating pumps, ensuring that all required equipment is on board and that radios operate properly. Fuel and clean truck as necessary

Throughout the shift, maintain the fire station both inside and outside, mopping floors, washing windows, sweeping, dusting, maintaining storeroom, shoveling walks and cleaning the kitchen and restrooms

Respond to emergency calls within the FAA time limits by getting to one's truck, bunkering, operating the truck, driving to the scene and employing the necessary rescue tactics ranging from spraying fire retarding agent, to stabilizing an injured party and packaging for transportation. Emergency calls may include, but are not limited to, airplane crash, building fire, automobile accident, occupational injury, passenger or crew injury.

Respond to spills of fuel or hazardous substances and bomb threats. Build dikes or contain fuel or hazardous substances in such a manner as to prevent discharge into the surface drainage system. Respond to bomb threats by evacuating and securing the area and assisting the Police Bomb Squad.

Conduct fire code inspections, escorts, safety seminars, training sessions Participate in continuous physical and mental training

Work in Emergency Operations Center per NIMS guidelines

Perform any other function assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school or successful completion of a high school equivalency exam

Ability to perform all the physical and cognitive tasks outlined in the job description

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position

Valid driver's license and a demonstrated good driving record

Successfully complete Airport Firefighter certification as prescribed

Successfully complete, on an annual basis, required EMS In-service, once certified by the state

Ability to perform all the essential functions of the job outlined above without creating a direct threat to the safety of oneself or others

Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better and corrected vision of 20/40 or better

NIMS 100, 200, and 700, and 800 certifications

Certification of Firefighter II

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operate a motor vehicle

Operate heavy equipment

Operate small equipment and power tools

Operate a computer keyboard

Operate office equipment

Lift and carry up to 160 pounds

Climb ladders/stairs

Walk, crawl, sit, stand, stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, jump, run

See, hear, talk, write

Have physical dexterity and agility

Eye-hand coordination

Operate airport radio

File/store

Operate machinery

COGNITIVE TASKS

Read and comprehend

Comprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructions

Exercise good judgment

Set priorities

Effectively communicate

Make informative presentations

Continue technical and physical training

Control high stress situations

Provide instructions and training

Direct

Complete forms

Make decisions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work as a team

Regular extended continuous work schedules

Outside and inside work sites

Exposure to all type of weather and temperature conditions

Exposure to dust, dirt, mud

Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances

Exposure to moving machinery, nip points

Exposure to high stress situations

Exposure to life threatening situation

Work in bulky, heavy protective clothing

Multiple work sites