About This Role
This reserve/part-time Airport Firefighter-EMT/Paramedic position supports Rural Metro Fire Rescue's Sikorsky Aircraft operation in Jupiter, Florida. The role covers hours as needed for full-time employees and could lead to future full-time employment on a 24/72 schedule. It is ideal for a candidate with flexible availability who can work on short notice.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and mitigate emergency incidents including structural fires, aircraft accidents and/or fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, water rescues, hazardous materials incidents, confined space and tunnel emergencies, terrorist-related incidents, and weather-related emergencies
- Perform rescue operations for persons endangered by fire, aircraft incidents, or other emergencies
- Participate in fire prevention and hazard reduction activities, including risk assessments and safety audits of airside and landside areas and airport/customer facilities
- Enforce fire codes and airport policies, including issuance of required permits
- Conduct inspections of fuel storage areas and fuel service vehicles in accordance with airport/customer policies and FAA FAR Part 139
- Perform runway safety inspections, self-inspections, and runway friction monitoring as required
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, evaluate patient conditions, and provide appropriate ALS/BLS care on scene and prior to transport
- Treat patients in accordance with scope of practice, established EMS protocols, and Rural/Metro Fire Department policies
- Transfer patient care to appropriate medical facilities and personnel
- Conduct daily and weekly inspections of vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Document and report all equipment or vehicle discrepancies to the on-duty supervisor
- Perform routine station and facility maintenance, including cleaning and inspections
- Complete accurate and detailed fire, EMS, and incident reports
- Maintain station records and documentation as required
- Demonstrate working knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, and local Fire Standard Operating Guidelines
- Participate in all required training, including live fire drills, skills maintenance, performance evaluations, OSHA drills, and EMS competencies
- Complete continuing education to maintain FAA, NFPA, and EMS certifications
- Participate in ongoing airport-specific technical and operational training
- Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with co-workers, supervisors, airport staff, local fire and EMS agencies, and state, local, and federal partners
- Participate in public education and fire prevention programs, including station tours, safety briefings, and fire extinguisher training
- Operate and inspect communication systems and equipment
