ARFF Firefighter – Aircraft Rescue & Emergency Response

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakefront Management Authority is accepting applications for an ARFF fireman to serve the agency. The position requires readiness to respond to a wide variety of emergencies and to communicate with the air traffic control tower during incidents.

Candidates must have at least one year of fire prevention or fire suppression experience, or military service plus six months of related experience. Compensation will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter; OR military service in any capacity plus six months of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies throughout the tour of duty.
• Coordinate with the air traffic control tower for incident response.
• Monitor and receive notifications from multiple radio frequencies, alarm monitoring services, and alarm phones; initiate proper emergency response.
• Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment at incident scenes, including aircraft incidents, fires, and other emergencies within a limited area.
• Provide emergency first aid and basic life support as necessary within local EMS protocols.
• Respond to hazardous materials releases and assist on mutual aid plans as needed.
• Assist in locating activated emergency locator devices.
• Attend FAA-approved ARFF training and live burns annually.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire suppression

ATC coordination

Job description

The Lakefront Management Authority is accepting applications for an ARFF fireman to serve the agency. The position requires readiness to respond to a wide variety of emergencies and to communicate with the air traffic control tower during incidents.

Candidates must have at least one year of fire prevention or fire suppression experience, or military service plus six months of related experience. Compensation will be determined by qualifications and experience.