Fire Captain Airport - Rural / Metro Fire

Job Description

Airport Fire Captain / EMT Lafayette Regional Airport, LA

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!   Full-time Opportunities

Sa lary : Full-time : $50,000 / average annual compensation

Work Hours : 48 / 96 work schedule, two consecutive shifts for a total of 48 hours, then 96 hours off before repeating this pattern of two days on, four days off.

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

Job Summary :

The Fire Captain is responsible for supervision of a shift of Airport Crash Rescue Firefighters engaged in skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment and other fires : in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and station facilities. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities, usually under close supervision. Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques, and organization. Specific orders and directions are given by Lieutenants or Battalion Chiefs, but the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods.

Examples of What You Will Do :

• Supervising day-to-day ARFF functions, developing staff to a high degree of competence, and overseeing the assignment of subordinates.
• Respond to all actual, potential or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents 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

Position Minimum Requirements

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