About This Role
This firefighter role at the airport involves safely performing all firefighting, emergency medical first aid, lifesaving, and security activities under the direction of the Fire Chief. As a crew member, you will adhere to all departmental orders, written policies, and procedures, contributing to the airport's overall safety and security.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of safety and work performance in the execution of duties
- Maintain safe work practices and compliance with company, airport, and governmental agency policies, rules, standards, and regulations
- Communicate any deficiencies and recommendations for correction to the Fire Chief
- Work in the Alarm Room, answering emergency and routine daily calls
- Monitor Fire Alarm Systems
- Alert crews when emergency calls are received
- Dispatch crews and equipment to emergency and non-emergency calls
- Complete all assigned daily duties as directed by the Fire Chief
- Operate ARFF apparatus as a Firefighter
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Fire Chief, as the scope of client services requires or broadens
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups using good oral, written, and listening skills
- Ability to carry out oral and written directions
- Ability to prepare reports on the handling of routine or emergency duties
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in determining the appropriate action to be taken relating to job responsibilities
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties, to include all airport co-employees
- Must demonstrate good character appropriate to the requirements of the job
- Must present an appearance consistent with other employee appearance standards or as determined by the Fire Chief
- Valid state driver's license throughout the employee's term of employment
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and an employment history that meets the requirements of 49 CFR 1542.209
- Firefighter 1 (IFSAC, ProBoard, CSFM or DOD Certified) from an accredited agency
- National Registry EMS certification to the EMT-Basic or California State EMT-Basic
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting certification (Fire Control 5) and/or experience, or Driver Operator of ARFF apparatus
- A valid CPAT or Biddle exam completed within 12 months as of May 1, 2026
- Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial Driver’s License or Class C Driver’s License with Firefighter Endorsement
- Must be able to speak and understand English (verbal and written)
