As a Firefighter II for the Airports Authority, you will help protect the lives of the traveling public by responding to and fighting fires and delivering emergency medical care.
Serves in the Fire and Rescue Department of the Office of Public Safety at either Washington Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Performs full-performance level Firefighter functions in emergency situations including fire prevention, suppression, and rescue and emergency medical services at the basic life support (BLS) level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the job posting.
Be able to successfully complete a background investigation including a full employment history check, a credit check, a criminal history records check, and a driving records check.
Be able to pass a comprehensive medical and vision examination including drug screening.
Be able to successfully pass a physical ability examination and a polygraph examination.
Be able to pass a written exam.
Operational-level knowledge of:
hazardous materials incident response,basic firefighting and rescue skills, and use of associated equipment and procedures.
Must be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Firefighter experience at an Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) airport (commercial or military).
Airport Firefighter certification by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or a fully equivalent certification.
EDUCATION
A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Firefighter II certification to include HAZMAT Operations (HMO) certification, accredited by National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or higher, issued by VA Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS
Must be able to perform duties without adverse effects of motion sickness/claustrophobia.
Works under pressure and maintains emotion self-control during emergencies.
Work requires heavy physical effort; uses strength, climbing/balancing, and crawling.
Regularly exposed to dangerous/hazardous conditions, communicable diseases, and potential for serious injury or death. Wears personal protective equipment.
Works established shifts; is subject to holdover and recall for essential services and emergencies.
Subject to one-time and recurring training, certification and other requirements and standards mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia and other proper authority.
Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.