Aircraft Rescue Fire Engineer – Paramedic Eligible

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County Airport Fire seeks a Fire Engineer to operate aircraft rescue and structural firefighting apparatus, perform maintenance, and assist in emergency response. Candidates must meet EMT or Paramedic requirements and hold OSFM Driver Operator 1A/1B certificates.

The role includes handling medical aid incidents, HazMat responses, and vehicle accidents, with strict adherence to aviation and fire safety regulations. Transit and aviation sites demand high readiness.

Qualifications

• Possession of EMT or Paramedic certificate/license as required.
• Two years of full-time paid firefighting experience.
• Valid OSFM Driver Operator 1A and 1B certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate aircraft rescue firefighting and structural apparatus.
• Perform inspection, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of apparatus and equipment.
• Assist in controlling and extinguishing fires; rescue persons endangered by aircraft crash or fire.
• Respond to medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and HazMat incidents.
• Maintain records and operate communications equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Aircraft rescue firefighting

Structural firefighting

Equipment maintenance

Fire and life safety codes

Basic life support

Office software

Customer service

Maps and diagrams interpretation

Clear communication

Quick decision making

ALS procedures (if paramedic)

Education

EMT or Paramedic certificate/license

Two years of full-time firefighting experience

OSFM Driver Operator 1A and 1B Certificate

Tools

Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Job description

Sacramento County Airport Fire seeks a Fire Engineer to operate aircraft rescue and structural firefighting apparatus, perform maintenance, and assist in emergency response. Candidates must meet EMT or Paramedic requirements and hold OSFM Driver Operator 1A/1B certificates.

The role includes handling medical aid incidents, HazMat responses, and vehicle accidents, with strict adherence to aviation and fire safety regulations. Transit and aviation sites demand high readiness.