ARFF Firefighter: Aircraft Rescue Specialist Backfill

Orange County Fire Authority; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ADA accommodation

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) on a part-time basis to backfill and trade shifts at John Wayne Airport. Selected candidates will undergo two 40-hour ARFF training courses, then be administratively assigned for a three-month familiarization period.

Responsibilities include responding to aircraft ground emergencies, applying firefighting foams and extinguishing agents, and maintaining ARFF qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of Firefighter probation.
• Possess a standard or higher rating on most recent performance evaluation.
• Basic knowledge of ARFF and airport operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow orders.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Be adaptable, resolve conflicts, and solve problems.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Willing to backfill assignments at FS33.
• Willing to accept Administrative Assignments to FS33.
• Comply with FAA regulations and policies.
• Pass a CHRC background check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft ground emergencies and perform ARFF duties.
• Maintain ARFF qualifications and currency.
• Participate in training and aircraft recovery programs.
• Represent OCFA and John Wayne Airport professionally during operations.

Skills

Firefighter probation

FAA/ARFF knowledge

Follow orders

Effective communication

Adaptability & problem solving

MS Word

MS Excel

Backfill willingness

Administrative assignments openness

FAA regulations compliance

CHRC background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) on a part-time basis to backfill and trade shifts at John Wayne Airport. Selected candidates will undergo two 40-hour ARFF training courses, then be administratively assigned for a three-month familiarization period.

Responsibilities include responding to aircraft ground emergencies, applying firefighting foams and extinguishing agents, and maintaining ARFF qualifications.