In-House : Fire Sergeant​/Airport

Fire Sergeant Position at Athens Ben Epps Airport

The purpose of this Sergeant position is to provide safe and effective emergency response capabilities for aircraft and fire related hazards at the Athens Ben Epps Airport. Outside of emergency operations, this position will serve to maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance and uphold general Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) efficacy. Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: driver/operator of ARFF apparatus;

ensuring the safety and protection of fire department personnel and resources; mitigating hazards to airport fuel farm, aircraft and aircraft hangars; managing annual firefighter compliance training; implementing and maintaining the airport emergency plan; leading emergency preparedness courses to outside agencies and airport personnel; maintaining all airport facility sprinklers and extinguishing systems; supervising airport wildlife hazard management plan; managing airport drivers training, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assists in supervising firefighters; counsels on assigned shift in all aspects of standard operating procedures. Supervises training exercises for firefighters; participates in physical fitness training. Communicates with previous shift officer to gather/exchange information. Functions as firefighter when apprentices are driving.

Drives and operates fire apparatus at fire scenes, i.e. locates water supply, monitors hose/nozzle pressure, calculates friction loss, and establishes fire stream. When responding to aircraft emergency: establishes evacuation routes, applies extinguishing agents, mitigates fire spread, requests resources, conducts scene size-up, coordinates placement and use of emergency units on arrival. Cleans, services, and maintains assigned equipment. Maintains monthly and annual compliance of all airport extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and sprinkler systems.

Coordinates and instructs annual extinguisher training for airport employees. Reports condition of apparatus and equipment to supervisor; makes requests for repairs as necessary. Assists in hydrant plug and line maintenance. Administers first aid and CPR. Prepares, maintains and submits written reports for aircraft accidents. Provides basic ARFF and airport familiarity training to non-ARFF personnel to include Athens Clarke County Fire Department (ACCFD) and relevant agencies.

Assists ACCFD in off-airport aircraft related emergencies. Serves as airport liaison to NTSB, FSDO and FAA during aircraft emergencies. Provides medical and fire response capabilities at airport events- to include, but not limited to- airshows and 4th of July celebrations. May serve as a fire ground commander. Conducts station inspections. Completes reports, i.e. fire, accident, training and rescue reports. Oversees private tours at airport and fire station.

Attends training and supervisory meetings as required. Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties ists in criminal investigations and evidence recovery at fire scene. Aids secret service and law enforcement agencies for Very Important Person (VIP) movements at the Athens Ben Epps Airport. Inspects the storage of hazmat related materials in hangars, buildings, terminal and FBO. Assists the airport director in completing job performance evaluations on all firefighter subordinates.

Responsible for maintaining FAA compliance with the Airport Wildlife Plan for all activities on the airport property. Coordinates and attends wildlife management and safety courses. Creates and disseminates wildlife and bird strike training material for airport employees and pilots. Reports and submits documents related to aircraft wildlife strikes. Coordinates and collects wildlife strike carcass samples and submits to proper government agencies.

Submits annual Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) deprivation permits for approval. Supports and aids U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife management deprivation efforts. Manages Storm Water Prevention Plan and coordinates collection of analysis samples. Attends and maintains county compliancy training for inmate detail handling. Assists in the coordination, planning and execution FAA compliant AEP reviews and full-scale exercises.

Provides ARFF standby and emergency support for Part 139 charter operations. Assists the airport on University of Georgia game days as needed. Support may include ARFF emergencies, charter handling operations, passenger shuttle, crowd control and first aid support. This may require working on weekends and some holidays. Updates and maintains Airport Security Plan (ASP) as needed. Assigns and maintains gate entry cards to airport employees and tenants.

Performs other related duties as…