Firefighter

Asheville Regional Airport; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville Regional Airport is seeking a firefighter to perform fire rescue support on a shift schedule, operating apparatus and responding to aircraft and other emergencies. The role requires independent judgment under emergency conditions, with duties including fire suppression, rescue, medical care, inspections, and training.

You will work within the Public Safety Department to ensure FAA compliance, participate in drills, and maintain equipment and station readiness while providing

Qualifications

• Experience in firefighting and rescue operations on aviation facilities.
• Ability to operate fire apparatus and respond to aircraft emergencies.
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines and airport safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate fire apparatus, hoses, and equipment to suppress aircraft and structural fires.
• Respond to aircraft emergencies, evacuations, and security-related incidents.
• Provide emergency medical care per training and protocols.
• Inspect runways and facilities to ensure FAA and ACM compliance.
• Participate in training and drills on aircraft familiarization and firefighting.
• Perform building and equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Job description

**Position Summary**

(Primary Function)

On a shift schedule, is responsible for fire rescue support of the Department of Public Safety. Under limited supervision, operates fire apparatus combating and extinguishing aircraft and other fires as necessary. Work requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may include strenuous exertion. Is directly engaged in the mitigation of natural and manmade emergencies including, but not limited to; fire suppression, evacuation, rescue, hazardous material accidents, the administration of basic life support protocol, the driving and operation of fire rescue apparatus, training activities, inspection and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and maintaining station, and the conducting of fire, safety, and medical prevention activities. Must work well in an emergency situation and must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments and handling difficult public contact situations requiring considerable tact and knowledge of airport policies, procedures, and programs.

**Responsibilities

**(**Essential Functions**)

Serves as a member of a firefighting crew by operating apparatus, hose lines and/or turrets, aircraft and building evacuations, forced entries into aircraft or vehicles, raises and climbs ladders, and uses chemical extinguishers, bars, power tools, and other equipment in performing fire fighting and rescue duties.

Responds to a variety of aircraft related emergencies including standby details for in-flight situations including aircraft equipment problems and homeland security threats, crash of commercial, civilian, or military aircraft, in-flight or ground hazardous materials incidents, fuel spills, and special maintenance or other safety related requirements.

Responds to a variety of medical emergencies, including sudden illness, personal injury accidents, accidents with machinery, and motor vehicle accidents; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, and uses other medical equipment and procedures in providing emergency medical care in accordance to level of training and local protocols.

Conducts periodic, daily, and as necessary, continuous inspections of runways, taxiways, and other airport facilities to ensure that the airport is operating within the guidelines of FAA requirements and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).

Trains in and responds to homeland security incidents.

Inspects airport facilities to gain compliance with airport rules and regulations, FAA regulations, and life safety issues and become familiar with the building contents and the surrounding areas.

Participates in and conducts group and individual training and drill sessions related to aircraft familiarization, firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue, and related topics.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the Public Safety Building including cleaning, washing, painting, and testing of fire hose, and the cleaning and maintaining of fire apparatus and equipment.

Provides periodic staffing of the Airport Communications Center which includes receiving incoming telephone calls and visitors, answering questions as appropriate and/or directing them to the appropriate party. Serves as backup to the Telecommunications Team by answering emergency phone lines and dispatching staff and crew as appropriate, requesting mutual aid assistance as appropriate, maintaining station logs and radio dispatch logs, and operating the Access Control System and cameras.

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