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The Firefighter performs both Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and facility fire prevention/safety duties.

• Perform duties of ARFF firefighter responding to helipad stand‑bys, aircraft emergencies and other flight line mishaps.
• Assist with emergencies or incidents involving aircraft as assigned; perform tasks associated with aircraft crises to include extrication and rescue, fire extinguishment, first responder medical assistance, spilled fuel containment, runway preparation, and wreckage removal.
• Respond to on‑site building fires, medical calls, hazardous materials incidents and other emergency situations within the West facility and grounds.
• Provide control of fire situations to include suppression and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue of victims, salvage and overhaul.
• Locate water sources; lay and connect hose, act as nozzle or backup person in the direction of water streams, use chemical fire extinguishers, and raise and climb ladders.
• Select and properly operate fire service tools and equipment to include fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, and the components of sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Prepare, inspect, inventory, repair, and/or maintain fire equipment, apparatus, hoses, tools, materials, turnout gear, first aid equipment, and vehicles for safe operation; test equipment on a regular basis.
• Drive and operate emergency response vehicles.
• Conduct and participate in department training, safety inspections, and mishap drills.
• Monitor and communicate effectively and coherently over radio channels; exchange information with dispatchers, medical professionals, and other department employees.
• Assist in the conduction of familiarization surveys, building inspections and notify concerned parties of fire hazards; prepare pre‑fire plans including layout of building and hydrant locations; check fire hydrants for proper function.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections; examine interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire ordinances and laws; conduct investigations and examinations of structure fires and fire scenes; submit reports and findings as necessary.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, AED stations, RMT
  2000 and RMT
  4000 fire suppression systems.
• Conduct special projects and complete tasks as assigned, including aircraft fueling/defueling procedures and tasks assigned during 2nd shift.

• HS Diploma or equivalent; AS/BS/BA a plus.

• One to three years’ experience.
• Firefighter I/II credentials with Hazmat AO, Airport Firefighter, EMT‑B required.
• Additional training/certifications a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance if/when required.

Works in a well‑lighted, climate‑controlled facility. May work in hazardous working conditions, near flight lines; some assignments are within an uncontrolled climate facility. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear and hear clearly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, or crouch, often in confined spaces.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Expected to handle/manage hazardous materials/waste in accordance with regulatory and industrial standards. Wears/maintains personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, hearing, extremities, respiratory devices, protective shields and barriers as required.