Airport Firefighter

Job description

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment and other fires: in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment and apparatus (level one maintenance only). Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities. Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques, and organization. Examples of What You Will Do: · Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents and make decisions determining the best method of response. · Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving airport patrons and/or employees and provide basic first aid within l...