Firefighter Airport

Airport Firefighter Morristown Airport, NJ

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Salary: Full-time: $25.75/ hour

Work Hours: 12 hour shifts

We are hiring an Airport Firefighter with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

This position exists to provide Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services to the Morristown Airport as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position provides first responder and firefighting services on any and all emergencies to outlying areas around and near the airport. Emergency situations include: aircraft accidents/incidents; aircraft passenger medical emergencies; motor vehicle accidents; hazardous material (HAZMAT) incidents/spills; mass casualty incidents; search/rescue/extrication missions; and other related suppression needs. This position also provides assistance in airport operations, airport security, airfield maintenance, snow removal, and wildlife management, and other airport operational duties as assigned.

Examples of What You Will Do:

• Respond to all actual, potential or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents at the Lafayette Regional Airport and make decisions determining the best method of response.

• Respond to medical emergencies involving airport patrons and/or employees and provide EMS commiserate to the appropriate level of training, remove victims of all body weights to a safe environment by any means necessary (within limits of personal safety).

• Ensure the station apparatus, equipment and spare equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for service at all times.

• Responsible for ensuring all daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual vehicle and equipment inspections are completed.
• Perform inspections of buildings, structures, fueling facilities and fueling vehicles for fire safety hazards and the elimination of such hazards.

• Responsible for prompt and proper completion of required reports.

• Assist in the implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan and respond accordingly.

• Attend required training classes and train other employees/airport tenants as needed.

• Responds to all calls dispatched to, both on and off Airport property.

• Responsible for driving emergency vehicles, navigating, operating the audible warning devices, listening to and responding to radio communications.

• Responsible for ensuring the safe response and arrival of crew and apparatus to emergency scenes when driving apparatus.

• Assist or conduct all fire prevention classes and inspections while on shift.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of Airport property at various times

• This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends, holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.

• Must be able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis.

• Perform other duties assigned

• NFPA 1001- Firefighter I & II
• NFPA 1003 - Airport Firefighter
• NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials First Responder, Operations Level
• CPR/AED certification at the Healthcare Provider level
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (RMFD Employees hire date prior to 1/1/20230 41-hour Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - (RMFD employees hired after January 1,2023)

• National Incident Management courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.