Fire Chief - Airport

The Fire Chief / Project Manager serves as the senior leader of the contracted fire and emergency services operation, with full responsibility for the administration, performance, and compliance of all fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response services provided to Airbus.

What You Will Do

Serve as the senior operational and administrative commander of the RM Fire operation at Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site; provide strategic and tactical oversight of all shift operations, personnel, apparatus, and program functions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including at least three (3) years in a fire department command or management role (Chief Officer level or equivalent), is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or possess a GED certificate
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible fire service experience
• At least three (3) years in a fire department command or management role (Chief Officer level or equivalent)
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) proficiency at the complex/multi-agency level
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification in Alabama or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Fire Officer II or higher certification (NFPA 1021) required, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations certification in Alabama or have ability to obtain reciprocity
• NFPA 600 (Industrial Fire Brigades), NFPA 1710, and NFPA 460 certification for industrial fire brigade operations
• NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter certification by the State of Alabama, IFSAC, or Pro-Board, with current annual live-fire burn
• ARFF vehicle operations per NFPA 414 certification
• Alabama EMT-Basic (or higher) certification at time of hire or have the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Demonstrated experience in contract or project management, including budget oversight, reporting, and client relations
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy
• Pass company background / criminal history records check

Benefits

• Salary dependent upon qualifications
• Shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day