Airport Firefighter

at State of Vermont in South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

This state position is federally funded and located at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington. Airport Firefighters currently work a 24-hour shift providing fire and emergency services on the airfield and the surrounding communities. Some of these services include emergency response to military/civilian aircraft, Structural Firefighting, Technical Rescues and Emergency Medical Services.

Incumbents must be certified to Department of Defense (DoD) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified or Pro Board at the following levels: Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations. Incumbents will have 6 months to obtain Airport Fire Fighter, Driver Operator (DO) ARFF, DO Pumper, DO Mobile Water Supply. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who currently possess these certifications. See Job Specification Details for additional requirements.

Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding work. Emergency response can be highly stressful. Duties are performed on base and within the mutual-aid area during the course of a 24-hour shift. Exposure to extremely hazardous conditions is a job requirement.

The work requires using a respirator, carrying equipment weighing fifty or more pounds, and possessing physical strength sufficient to carry victims during rescue operations. An incumbent must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions. An incumbent must work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard, and therefore must obtain a security line badge and favorable level security clearance. An incumbent will submit to an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582 as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor. The incumbent can be required at any time to submit to and cooperate with a physical examination as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor to verify his or her physical fitness for the job. An incumbent must possess a valid driver's license. Incumbents will be required to attend schools relating to fire protection.

Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification. An incumbent will be required to participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements.