Fire Lieutenant - Airport

The Airport Lieutenant serves as the first-line supervisor of assigned firefighter/EMT personnel on shift, operating under the direction of the Fire Captain. The Lieutenant provides leadership and oversight of advanced fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response services in a 24/7/365 aviation manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

Assume command or assist in command of all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural, and EMS incidents; supervise assigned personnel and make tactical decisions determining the best method of response under the direction of the Fire Captain.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires uncommon tours of duty including 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.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Airport Firefighter/EMT or equivalent is required.
• Must have NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800
• Must be certified as an NFPA 1001 Firefighter II
• Must be certified to the NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations or have ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Must meet the normative requirements of NFPA 600 (Industrial Fire Brigades), NFPA 1710, and NFPA 460 for industrial fire brigade operations.
• Must be certified as an NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter with current annual live fire burn, or have ability to obtain reciprocity.
• ARFF vehicle operations per NFPA 414 required.
• Must be certified to the Fire Instructor I certification (NFPA 1041)or have ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must be certified to the Fire Officer I certification (NFPA 1021) or have ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must be certified as an EMT-Basic (or higher) at time of hire.
• Must maintain EMS certification for the duration of employment.
• Must be able to operate under the direction of the Rural Metro Fire Medical Director and follow the approved standard of care for patient treatment and transfer.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
• DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Must pass company background/ criminal history records check