ARFF Firefighter Engineer: Airfield Rescue Specialist

Calista Corporation; Gila Bend (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC is seeking a firefighter to operate complex firefighting vehicles for airfield and structural fires, including crash-rescue duties. Responsibilities include vehicle driving, pump operation, and coordinating water flow while adapting to aircraft layouts.

Ideal candidates hold EMR and CPR, plus ProBoard/IFSAC ARFF-related certifications, with a minimum high school diploma and successful clearance of medical and fitness tests. Training and standby duties are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMR level certification and CPR.
• ProBoard/IFSAC certifications: ARFF, Pumper, MWS, HazMat Ops/Awareness, Airport Firefighter, Incident Management.

Responsibilities

• Drive/operate firefighting vehicles and ARFF equipment.
• Position vehicles considering wind, water sources, and aircraft layout.
• Lead hose operations, water flow, and cooling during rescue.
• Train other firefighters in vehicle drives and equipment use.
• Perform airfield firefighting, rescue, and standby duties during aircraft servicing.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Hydraulics

Firefighting equipment

Aircraft knowledge

Emergency first aid

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

CPR certification

ProBoard / IFSAC certifications (ARFF, Pumper, MWS)

Job description

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC is seeking a firefighter to operate complex firefighting vehicles for airfield and structural fires, including crash-rescue duties. Responsibilities include vehicle driving, pump operation, and coordinating water flow while adapting to aircraft layouts.

Ideal candidates hold EMR and CPR, plus ProBoard/IFSAC ARFF-related certifications, with a minimum high school diploma and successful clearance of medical and fitness tests. Training and standby duties are required.