ARFF Driver/Lieutenant

Security Alliance; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Security Alliance in Amarillo, TX seeks an ARFF Driver/Lieutenant to operate the ARFF apparatus per NFPA 1002, supervise the shift, and act as incident commander during emergencies.

The role requires keeping equipment inventory accurate and ensuring readiness before and after each shift, with familiarity of flight line operations and site fire suppression systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold NFPA 1002 and related ARFF credentials.
• Includes supervisory responsibilities and incident command readiness.
• Familiarity with site fire suppression systems, buildings, and flight line operations.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and ensure equipment is ready prior to and at end of each shift.
• Supervise and lead the shift.
• Serve as incident commander during emergencies.
• Maintain knowledge of site flight line operations and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Incident Command

Fire apparatus operation

NFPA 1002 knowledge

Aircraft firefighting

Safety procedures

Education

Firefighter I & II

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat Operations

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter ARFF

Driver Operator - Pumper

Fire Officer I

Fire Instructor I

Hazmat Incident Commander

Job description

The ARFF Driver/Lieutenant position is required to know every aspect of properly operating the ARFF apparatus in accordance with NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This position requires the employee to ensure the fire apparatus, and all associated equipment are inventoried and operational ready prior to and at the end of each shift. The Driver Operator is also responsible for supervisory and leadership of the shift, and the ability to serve as incident commander during an emergency. This position also requires familiarity with the site fire suppression systems, buildings, and flight line operations/processes. Required Certifications

• Firefighter 1 & 2
• Hazmat Awareness
• Hazmat Operations
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF)
• Driver Operator - Pumper
• Fire Officer 1
• Fire Instructor 1
• Hazmat Incident Commander

Underlined Certifications can be provided if needed.

Required Training

• NIMS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
• NIMS 200 – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• NIMS 700 – An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• NIMS 800 – An Introduction to the National Response Framework
• Traffic Incident Management
• Texas Class B (exempt) Commercial Driver’s License

Scheduled Operational hours are 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Flight operations may request additional hours before 8am, extend past 4pm, and on weekends.