Airport Firefighter

About This Role

This night-shift role provides fire and emergency services at the Vermont Air National Guard base and surrounding communities, including responding to military and civilian aircraft incidents, structural firefighting, technical rescues, and emergency medical services. It suits a physically fit and experienced firefighter with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire and emergency services on the airfield and surrounding communities
• Respond to military/civilian aircraft emergencies
• Perform structural firefighting
• Conduct technical rescues
• Provide emergency medical services
• Obtain a government vehicle operator's permit within four months of employment
• Receive and maintain a security area line badge within six months of employment
• Obtain Airport Fire Fighter, Driver Operator (DO) ARFF, DO Pumper, DO Mobile Water Supply certifications within six months of employment
• Submit to an annual physical examination in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582
• Cooperate with physical examinations as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor to verify physical fitness for the job
• Work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard
• Attend schools relating to fire protection
• Participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years or more as a firefighter with an organized fire department OR completion of Department of Defense Fire Protection Apprentice Course X3ABR3E731 (provide copy of certificate)
• Current State of Vermont emergency medical services license of at least Emergency Medical Responder OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification of at least Emergency Medical Responder OR Department of Defense certification of at least Emergency Medical Responder
• Certified to Department of Defense (DoD) OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) OR Pro Board at the following levels: Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations (provide copies of certificates)
• Current, valid driver's license
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582
• Obtain a favorable security clearance upon selection and maintain eligibility for the duration of employment

Nice to have:

• Airport Fire Fighter, Driver/Operator - ARFF, Driver/Operator - Pumper, and Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply certifications

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Important Details

• Schedule: 24-hour shift
• Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification

Application Process

• Apply online to be considered

Important Details

• Schedule: 24-hour shift
• Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification

About the Company

This state position is federally funded and located at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington.