Fireman​/Fireman Advanced; CPG

About this Position:

This position serves as a firefighter in the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting unit.

Minimum experience:

One year of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter; or military service in any capacity plus six months of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter.

• Operates firefighting vehicles and apparatus.
• Places portable firefighting equipment into operation at emergency scenes, including aircraft accidents or incidents, structural fires, and fires aboard small moored marine vessels.
• Provides emergency first aid and basic life support up to the level of Emergency Medical First Responder within a limited geographical area.
• Provides assistance to other agencies as required in accordance with the existing Mutual Aid Plan.
• Responds to vehicular, aircraft, and other entanglement emergencies within a limited geographical area; uses available equipment to provide extrication services.
• Performs fire prevention activities, including identification of code violations, coordination of extinguisher inspections with third–party contractual firms, conducting fire drills for Orleans Levee District personnel and airport tenants, and assisting in facilitating public fire education classes.
• Along with the Fireman Supervisor, responds to and assesses hazardous material releases within a limited geographical area; initiates appropriate containment and/or mitigation activities up to the level of Hazardous Material Response Technician.
• Participates in the daily maintenance of the fire station; inspects and maintains fire apparatus, portable firefighting equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Participates in a rotation to perform dispatch duties for the agency fire department; monitors multiple radio frequencies, alarm enunciator panels, phone lines, and the Air Traffic Control Tower Emergency Alert Phone Link, forwarding calls and information as required.
• Performs airport operational functions, including mandatory airfield inspections, foreign object debris removal, and location of activated emergency locator devices; maintains and safely uses approved firearms devices and ammunition in accordance with the airport's Wildlife Management and Depredation Policy.
• Assumes overall command of incidents in the absence of a Fireman Supervisor or higher‑level airport manager or administrator, in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan, Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, and Incident Command Protocol; assumes responsibility for initial corrective actions impacting the efficient and normal operation of the airport.

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
• Compensation: Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• L Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score is required.

To apply for this vacancy, submit an electronic application on the agency website. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to track progress.

Information to support eligibility for this job title (relevant, detailed experience/education) must be included in the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.

Keljuane Brownfield

Lakefront Management Authority

504‑293‑2473