Fire Fighter -121St Rickenbacker (Multiple Positions)

About Us:

The mission of the Adjutant General's Department, Fire and Emergency Services is to respond to airport/aircraft rescue and firefighting emergencies with commitment, integrity, and teamwork. We support agency mission and vision with the highest quality of service to those who defend America and the community.

To learn more about how we support the Ohio National Guard, please visit www.ong.ohio.gov     

What You'll Do:

• Responds to fires, fuel spills, medical and aircraft emergencies to suppress all types of fires which may cover full spectrum of hazards (e.g., electrical, fuel, explosives, ammunitions, hazardous materials, toxic chemicals and/or fumes and aircraft arresting systems) and exercises caution to avoid loss of life, unnecessary property damage and injury to self and other persons, protect all evidence indicating probable cause of fire.
• Performs all tasks required by tactical procedures during suppression, ventilation, rapid re-supply, rescue, and overhaul. Wears protective clothing and safety equipment in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 1500 Standards (i.e., standard on fire department occupational safety and health program) when on duty and when participating in fire extinguishment and other hazardous situations.
• Drives or operates specific fire department equipment (e.g., structural airport rescue firefighting and rescue vehicles, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, ladders, forcible entry equipment, hoses and nozzles and other fire related power and hand tools). Performs dispatcher duties (i.e., communicates routine and emergency information over a variety of communication devices); monitors fire alarm systems per Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) standards. Interacts with air traffic controllers, emergency responders and local authorities in accordance with emergency action plans and the incident command system.
• Maintains readiness to respond to emergency situations by attending and participating in fire protection and fire prevention related training classes and technical services programs (e.g., new equipment orientations, first-aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, spill response, confined space, fire safety and the recurrent fire department training programs as required by Air Force and Air National Guard regulations and instructions, National Fire Protection Association standards, state and local requirements as applicable to fire protection). Assists in conducting training classes when assigned. May be required to attend Department of Defense or agency sponsored or directed basic and/or ongoing training courses. Participates in ongoing physical fitness programs and on an annual basis is required to satisfactorily complete a physical abilities test.
• Maintains all fire department equipment to ensure serviceable conditions and cleanliness (e.g., trucks, vehicles, ladders, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, hoses, nozzles, protective clothing and equipment pumps, power and hand tools, forcible entry equipment, fire extinguishers) and performs required station duties, including maintenance care of grounds, housekeeping duties of work and training areas and any other areas of responsibility.
• Participates in company level inspections and fire department occupational safety and health programs (e.g., facility inspection permit issuing, extinguisher maintenance, fire detection and safety inspections, first-aid training, spill response, new equipment orientation, suppression and water supply systems servicing, inspection, and testing).
• May be required to perform and assist in departmental supply system, publications and file maintenance or any other related fire department job duties (e.g., serves as lead fire fighter, etc.).

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Exempt employees are eligible for coverage effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave; disability leave; childbirth/adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the application. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet the following criteria. 

• Possess high school diploma or GED
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must maintain valid driver's license
• Must have successfully completed current entry level National Fire Protection Association 1582 physical*
• Must have passed entry level agility test
• Must possess International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, accreditation certification of completion of National Fire Protection Association Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational levels

Based on manpower authorization at selected departments, certification levels may be required to exceed levels listed within and comply with those specified in AFMAN 32-2003, or military or civilian equivalent.

Note: The above referenced requirements and qualifications are in accordance with NGR-5-1/ANGI-63-101-PARA.36-10.

Applicants must submit all required certificates listed in the minimum qualifications as either an online attachment to their application or by U.S. mail (postmarked) by the closing date to the Adjutant General's Department, Attn:  NGOH-HRO-S, 2825 W Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43235-2712.  Applicants who do not submit certification certificates will not be consideration.

*1582 Physical - If not currently available, must be accomplished prior to appointment.

A Department of Defense certificate must be recognized by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.