Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter - PS

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is accepting applications for an Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter located at the CT Air National Guard base in East Granby, CT. What we can offer:
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Full‑time, first‑shift; rotating 24/48 hour schedules; out‑of‑state travel may be required for training. Valid driver’s license required. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position. Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

About us:

We are a unique dual‑status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’s primary public responsibilities are:
To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for federal or state requirements; to train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets; to plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster. The Connecticut Military Department is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner and will continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce pollution‑generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its valuable training lands.

NOTE:

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

At the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport and the Military Department, Connecticut Air National Guard Base this class is accountable for the performance of firefighting and crash rescue functions, provision of emergency medical services, fire prevention inspections and activities and hazardous materials responses.

• Firefighting and Rescue: Acts as first responder to fire, medical and hazardous materials incidents; evaluates nature and severity of incidents, selects appropriate tools and techniques and activates appropriate type of water, chemical and/or foam spray; drives apparatus to emergency scene in event of alarm; receives on‑job training in structural (including high‑rise) firefighting and various technical rescue procedures; performs related duties as required.
• Emergency Medical Services: As a first responder to medical incidents evaluates medical condition of patient; provides temporary treatment and/or critical intervention for injuries; communicates with area hospitals for guidance; transports patient to hospital if necessary; provides rescue services within designated area; may be required to serve as a paramedic on scene; performs related duties as required.
• Fire Prevention: Conducts routine inspection tours of facilities to check and/or maintain alarm boxes, hydrants, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and foam systems; reports any dangerous or inadequate conditions; designs escape routes; may conduct special investigations or present fire prevention training seminars; performs related duties as required.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs daily maintenance and checking of personal equipment to ensure readiness for emergency situations; examines apparatus to ensure adequate levels of gasoline, oil, water, foam and chemicals; performs operational checks of apparatus and pumps; ensures ambulance and emergency rescue vehicle are stocked with necessary equipment and medical supplies; maintains all bio‑hazard equipment; performs related duties as required.
• Communications: Serves as dispatcher; checks and tests radios and alarms; maintains communication log; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue techniques as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations; emergency medical techniques; fire inspection and prevention techniques; hazardous materials and instrumentation; fire codes.

Skills:

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