Firefighter - Airport

ruralmetrofire; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site in Mobile, Alabama seeks an Industrial/Airport Firefighter-EMT to provide advanced fire, rescue, EMS and hazardous materials response in a 24/7 aviation manufacturing environment. Duties include aircraft firefighting, confined space rescue, medical response, and standby for engine starts and flight tests.

The role emphasizes readiness of apparatus, life safety inspections, training, and collaboration with Airbus EHS and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft, HAZMAT, structural and EMS incidents and decide response method.
• Provide EMT-Basic level medical care under Medical Director guidance.
• Maintain station apparatus and equipment in ready condition.
• Inspect and ensure daily/weekly/annual vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Inspect buildings and fueling facilities for fire hazards.
• Complete required reports promptly.
• Assist with Airbus Mobile Emergency Action Plan and weather responses.
• Conduct fire safety and emergency response training for employees/contractors.
• Participate in drills with EHS and on-site medical services.
• Drive emergency vehicles and respond to radio communications.
• Perform life safety equipment inspections and document results.
• Conduct confined space rescue in aircraft fuel tanks per OSHA and Airbus procedures.
• Be available for nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency response

Vehicle operation

Radio communications

Fire safety inspections

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma or GED

NIMS 100/200/700/800

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (Alabama)

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials-Operations (Alabama)

NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter (Alabama)

Alabama EMT-Basic

Tools

NIMS certifications

Job description

Job Summary:

This position supports the Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site facility in Mobile, Alabama. The Industrial/Airport Firefighter-EMT provides advanced fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response services in a 24/7/365 aviation manufacturing environment. Duties include structural and aircraft firefighting, confined space rescue (including aircraft fuel tank entry), medical emergency response, ARFF standby for engine starts and flight test operations, and fire safety management. The major portion of time is spent in apparatus and equipment readiness, training, inspections of life safety systems, and supporting Airbus EHS and manufacturing operations.

Examples of What You Will Do:

• Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents and make decisions determining the best method of response.
• Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving Airbus employees and visitors on the Mobile Manufacturing Site campus; provide emergency medical care at the EMT-Basic level under the direction of the Airbus Mobile Medical Director and in accordance with the approved standard of care.
• Ensure the station apparatus, equipment and spare equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for service at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring all daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual vehicle and equipment inspections are completed.
• Perform inspections of buildings, structures, fueling facilities and fueling vehicles for fire safety hazards and the elimination of such hazards.
• Responsible for prompt and proper completion of required reports.
• Assist in the implementation of the Airbus Mobile Emergency Action Plan and Severe Weather Policy; respond to all incidents on the Airbus campus including aircraft fueling/defueling operations, first engine starts, and flight test standby activities.
• Attend required training classes and conduct fire safety and emergency response training for Airbus employees and on-site contractors as required. Participate in monthly joint drills with EHS and Airbus on-site medical services. Document all training and maintain records on file for a minimum of 24 months.
• Responds to all emergency and non-emergency calls dispatched on the Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site and, when required under mutual aid agreements, to Airbus aircraft incidents off-site.
• Responsible for driving emergency vehicles, navigating, operating the audible warning devices, listening to and responding to radio communications.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe response and arrival of crew and apparatus to emergency scenes when driving apparatus.
• Perform and document scheduled inspections of life safety equipment including fire extinguishers (NFPA 10), fire hydrants (NFPA 291), fire doors (NFPA 80), fire department connections (NFPA 25), post indicator valves (NFPA 25), electronic tamper switches (NFPA 25), and AEDs (monthly); record all inspections in the electronic database accessible to the customer.
• Perform confined space rescue operations within aircraft fuel tanks (dry and wet) IAW OSHA 1910.146(K) and Airbus procedures; operate gas monitoring and ventilation equipment and conduct quarterly hands-on rescue drills.
• This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends, holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Perform other duties assigned

Position Minimum Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate. Background investigation and pre-employment drug screening is conducted.
• Must have NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Must be certified as an NFPA 1001 Firefighter II in Alabama or have ability to obtain reciprocity
• Must be certified to the NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations in Alabama or have ability to obtain reciprocity. Must meet the normative requirements of NFPA 600 (Industrial Fire Brigades), NFPA 1710, and NFPA 460 for industrial fire brigade operations.
• Must be certified as an NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter by the State of Alabama with current annual live-fire burn, or have ability to obtain reciprocity. ARFF vehicle operations per NFPA 414 required.
• Must be certified as an Alabama EMT-Basic (or higher) at time of hire. Must maintain EMS certification for the duration of employment. Must be able to operate under the direction of the Rural Metro Fire Medical Director and follow the approved standard of care for patient treatment and transfer.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Must pass company background/ criminal history records check