ARFF Firefighter: Aircraft Rescue & Medical Response

New Orleans Lakefront Airport; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Orleans Lakefront Airport is seeking an Advanced Airport Firefighter to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services, emergency medical response, and hazard mitigation at the New Orleans, LA site. This full-time, on-site role involves responding to incidents, maintaining gear, and coordinating with airport operations and emergency services.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, incident documentation, drills, and continuing education while working rotating shifts, nights,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in aircraft rescue and firefighting operations and ARFF equipment.
• Experience in structural firefighting, rescue techniques, and hazmat awareness.
• EMT certification or equivalent preferred and patient assessment in high-stress situations.
• Strong knowledge of airport operations, airfield safety, FAA and NFPA airport firefighting standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in heat and smoke, with good teamwork.
• Clear communication and coordination with air traffic control and agencies during emergencies.
• Experience documenting incidents and inspections in accordance with policies.
• Completion of Firefighter I/II and ARFF-specific training; extra airport fire service training is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; willing to work rotating shifts and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft incidents and emergencies as part of ARFF duties.
• Inspect and maintain firefighting/rescue equipment and ARFF vehicles.
• Conduct airfield and facility safety inspections and report findings.
• Coordinate with airport operations and local emergency services during incidents.

Job description

New Orleans Lakefront Airport is seeking an Advanced Airport Firefighter to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services, emergency medical response, and hazard mitigation at the New Orleans, LA site. This full-time, on-site role involves responding to incidents, maintaining gear, and coordinating with airport operations and emergency services.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, incident documentation, drills, and continuing education while working rotating shifts, nights,