Firefighter

Job Description:

Perform specialized firefighting work in driving, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment, fighting fires, and crash/rescue operations.

Principal Responsibilities:

• The operation of fire apparatus and other equipment at emergency scenes and the maintenance of departmental equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Uses firefighting equipment available to confine and extinguish fires.
• At the appropriate time and place within an aircraft/structure, performs the task of ventilation.
• Recognizes and reports changing fire ground conditions to superior officers.
• Assumes Driver responsibilities as required by Officer in charge.
• Operates assigned equipment in compliance with established standards and guidelines.
• Drives fire apparatus in a safe and responsible manner to the scene of emergencies.
• Performs fire ground command responsibilities when working the position of acting officer.
• Performs emergency first aid for the victims of fire, accidents, illness or other emergencies.
• Assist with the crash/fire scene investigation and maintains the integrity of the crash/fire scene.
• Performs salvage and overhaul duties to prevent increased property loss.
• Participates in a comprehensive station training program.
• Complies with PTI Fire Department Policies.
• Trains daily on physical training.
• Keeps abreast of new techniques, equipment use and pertinent information by reviewing fire service publications, manuals and journals.
• Organizes and actively participates in all department public education, community service programs instructing diversified audiences ranging from airline employees, tenants and PTAA employees.
• Participates in the preparation and conduction of Pre-fire plans, Building, Parking Deck, Fuel Farms, Safety Area, Runway Light and Wildlife Inspections, stays abreast of updates to enhance knowledge of inspections conducted by PTAA FD employees within their response area.
• May be required to serve as Acting Officer in absence of assigned personnel.
• Attend ARFF recertification yearly, maintain all required training as set forth Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, NAS 3306 revision 2 and NFPA and PTAA FD training as required. Attends special schools and seminars.

Standard Work Hours: 24 hour rotating shifts.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of the Firehouse reporting system.
• Considerable knowledge of firefighting and rescue principles, practices and procedures including FAA requirements as they apply to crash sites.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in fire/crash/rescue work and the related safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of the operation of a variety of firefighting equipment.
• Working knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned fire-fighting equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully yet firmly with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain physical fitness standards.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma, valid driver’s license and Firefighter II, Haz-mat Level I, and EMT certifications.

Preferred Requirements:

ARFF Certification, Fire Officer II and ICS certifications desired.