About This Role
This Firefighter role involves responding to various emergencies within airport premises, including aircraft and structural fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous material incidents. The person in this role ensures the safety and security of passengers, crew, and airport personnel by providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to aircraft incidents, structural fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations on airport property
- Perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to ensure the safety of individuals and property
- Extinguish fires using various firefighting techniques, including the use of water, foam, dry chemicals, and other firefighting agents
- Conduct search and rescue operations in smoke-filled and hazardous environments
- Provide first aid and basic life support (BLS) to injured or ill individuals until advanced medical personnel arrive
- Assist in the transportation of patients to medical facilities as needed
- Perform daily inspections and maintenance of firefighting vehicles, extinguishers, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain inventory of firefighting supplies and equipment and ensure their readiness for use
- Participate in routine emergency response simulations, ICAO-mandated training, and fire drills
- Maintain detailed incident reports, training records, and shift logs for regulatory audits
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines related to firefighting and emergency response
- Ensure all tasks are performed following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Identify potential hazards during patrols and inspections, ensuring immediate corrective action
- Prepare and submit accurate incident reports, equipment logs, and other required documentation
- Collaborate with airport operations, medical services, and external emergency agencies during incidents
- Coordinate with the Duty Manager, ATC, and airport authorities during emergency operations and drills
Requirements
- Diploma in Fire Fighting Technology or equivalent qualification
- Certification from an accredited firefighting academy
- 2-3 years of firefighting experience, preferably in aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) operations
Important Details
- Key Stakeholders - Internal: Duty Manager - ARFF Airport Operations Team Airport Security Emergency Medical Services ARFF Crew Members Engineering & Maintenance Team Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Team
- Key Stakeholders - External: Local Fire Services Department Airlines Operating at the Airport Ground Handling Companies ARFF Equipment Manufacturers/Service Providers Insurance Companies Local Community Leaders Civil Aviation Authorities
