Fireman - Fireman Advanced

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakefront Management Authority seeks an ARFF fireman to respond to diverse emergencies across the levee district. The role requires at least one year of fire prevention or suppression experience, or military service with six months firefighting exposure, and includes ongoing training to maintain ARFF certification.

Work involves coordinating with the air traffic control tower, monitoring radio frequencies, operating firefighting vehicles, and providing first aid within a defined area.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of fire prevention or fire suppression experience.
• Military service in any capacity with 6 months firefighting experience permitted.

Responsibilities

• Remain available during tour of duty to respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate with the air traffic control tower for incident response.
• Monitor multiple radio frequencies and alarm systems; initiate proper emergency response.
• Operate firefighting vehicles and deploy equipment at incidents within a limited area.
• Provide first aid and basic life support per EMS protocols as needed.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Emergency response

ARFF certification

Radio communications

Military service + 6 months

Job description

The Lakefront Management Authority manages, controls, regulates, operates, and maintains any non-flood protection facility or improvement asset or function within a levee district within the jurisdiction of a flood protection authority.

About this Position:

This position serves as a ARFF fireman for the agency.

One year of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter; OR

Military service in any capacity plus six months of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Remains available throughout tour of duty to respond to a wide variety of emergencies.
• Participates in a rotation to communicate with the air traffic control tower for incident response.
• Monitors and receives notifications from multiple radio frequencies, alarm monitoring services, and alarm telephones with the ability to communicate with each and initiate proper emergency response.
• Monitors Air Traffic Control Tower Emergency Alert Phone Link and initiates proper emergency response as required. Monitors multiple non-emergency business telephone lines and forwards calls and information as required during normal operations.
• Operates firefighting vehicles and apparatus. Places portable firefighting equipment into operation at emergency scenes, including (but not limited to) aircraft accidents or incidents, structural fires, trash, grass, and vehicle fires, and other entanglement emergencies within a limited geographical area.
• Provides emergency first aid and basic life support as necessary, at the level of Emergency Medical Responder, within a limited geographical area in accordance with local Louisiana Region One EMS protocols.
• Responds to and assesses hazardous materials releases within a limited geographical area. Initiates appropriate containment and/or mitigation activities. In accordance with the existing Mutual Aid Plan, assists other agencies as required.
• Assists in location of activated emergency locator devices once notified.
• Attends Federal Aviation Administration-approved rescue and firefighting course annually or as required to maintain ARFF certification. Must attend 1 live burn a year.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group; it may be filled as a Fireman or Fireman Advanced.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level: Fireman Fireman Advanced

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Keljuane Brownfield

Lakefront Management Authority

504-293-2473

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