Airport Firefighter 2

Airport Firefighter 2 (APFF
2)

The Airport Firefighter 2 (APFF
2) works under the supervision of the Base Civil Engineer, Base Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs, or other appropriate supervisors 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;
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."

In addition to providing fire suppression, protection, rescue, salvage and prevention for all ANG aircraft, facilities and equipment, the APFF 2 must demonstrate leadership, professionalism and organizational skills at a higher level than the APFF
1. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide supervisory assistance as directed by the Fire Chief or appropriate designee in compliance with established base and agency policies and procedures.
• Under certain circumstances and as assigned by the Fire Chief, may provide full-shift leadership in the absence of the Fire Chief or Assistant Chiefs.
• May be directed to supervise shift firefighting activities.
• May be required to prepare and conduct firefighting exercises on shift as directed.
• May be asked for input by Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs on matters of APFF 1 evaluations, general shift operations, scheduling, time records and other administrative matters.
• In accordance with base and agency policies, may be required to make determinations relating to shift operations and/or overtime in the absence of the Fire Chief or Assistant Chiefs.
• 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, radio, and telephone equipment as assigned to duties within the Fire Alarm Communications Center (FACC)/Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Coordinate with other base agencies, to include the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), to obtain and/or disseminate necessary response information. Initiate action necessary to dispatch appropriate response assignments. 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 required.
• Must appropriately operate equipment, motor vehicles and trucks as assigned.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Firefighters routinely face risks, work irregular hours and must respond to calls regardless of the weather. Firefighters may face many dangers in the performance of their duties and the exact working…