Airport Firefighter Trainee

Position: Airport Firefighter 1 Trainee
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/02/26

Applications Due
01/31/26

Vacancy ID206143

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Agency Military and Naval Affairs, Division of

Title Airport Firefighter 1 Trainee

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade
10

Bargaining UnitDMNA - Division of Military and Naval Affairs (CSEA)

Salary Range From $45081 to $45081 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 53

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Orange

Street Address Stewart ANGB

1 Maguire Way

City Newburgh

StateNY

Zip Code
12550

Duties Description The Airport Firefighter 1 (APFF1) works under the supervision of the Base Civil Engineer, Base Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs, or other appropriate supervisor in the chain of command. This title within the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) exists to provide fire protection and related services to personnel and resources at various Air National Guard Bases (ANGB) located within the State of New York.

The Air National Guard Fire Protection Activities (ANGFPA) Program is implemented in accordance with the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) between the State of New York and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) - current and as amended; and more specifically Appendix 24 of the MCA. Further, as required and where applicable, all matters are carried out in accordance with National Guard Regulation (NGR) 5-1 and all applicable Air National Guard Instructions (ANGI) such as 63-101;
Air Force Instructions (AFI) such as 32-2001 ANGSUP 1; DODI 6055.06;
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards including, but not limited to: 1500, 1582, 1561, 1404, 1975, 472, 1581, 1001, 1002 and related Technical Implementation Guides (TIGs); and existing labor agreements and/or applicable DMNA policy and state/federal statutes and regulations - current and as amended. The preceding references are herein after collectively referred to as "all required current firefighting, Air Force and agency standards."

The APFF 1 provides fire suppression, protection, rescue, salvage and prevention for all ANG aircraft, facilities and equipment.

The Airport Firefighter 1 Trainee (APFF1T) will have 11 months to complete all the required certifications. APFF1T's will only perform the firefighting duties for which they are certified and authorized.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

* Fire suppression and emergency response for aerospace vehicles, to include in-flight and ground emergencies.

* Perform rescue operations, including aircraft egress, confined space, structural collapse, automobile, and equipment extraction, etc.

* Respond to bomb threats, anti-hijacking, terrorist threats, etc.

* Respond to structural, motor vehicle, natural cover, wildfires, and all other fires when required.

* Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response.

* Mutual Aid/Reciprocal Agreement Response.

* Participate in installation exercises, training and assessments.

* Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Be trained in and provide emergency medical response to be determined by the Base Fire Chief in accordance with the MCA and related appendices, not to exceed level of training.

* Verification of building and extinguisher inspection and maintenance.

* Deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in various stages of fright, panic, injury and shock.

* Perform inspections and operator maintenance on all assigned vehicles and equipment in an effective and safe manner when required.

* May be required to report in the event of a major incident.

* Will be required to work 24-hour shifts. Schedules may require periodic changes or modifications in order to meet fire unit operational needs.

* Shifts will include weekends and holidays.

* Must provide information and maintain an acceptable means of contact such as a cellular telephone or maintain a telephone at place of residence.

* Monitor alarm equipment and initiate action necessary to obtain appropriate response.

* Perform facility and fire systems inspections, customer training, fire prevention practices, and extinguisher inspections and maintenance.

* Perform administrative duties in support of fire department operations to include use of computers and data entry.

* Must perform overtime as…