SCOPE:
Perform duties to maintain credentials as ARFF certified Firefighter/EMT through continuousstudy, maintain firefighting vehicles, equipment and gear, and respond to emergencies at Orlando Sanford International Airport (OSIA), working within the limitations of standard methods and procedures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work from verbal and written orders, manuals, regulations, plans, schematics, blue prints,and other documentation
• Respond to emergencies on the airport to include aircraft incidents, hazmat spills, medical emergencies, smoke investigation, bomb threats, public assist, or air side mechanical alarms. Attend briefing by Battalion Chief to receive orders for daily activities outside of emergency response
• Perform assigned duties including maintaining equipment and tools, cleaning, inspections, outside maintenance, and training in compliance with FAR 139. Perform apparatus and equipment inspections and maintenance
• Drive and operate any of the response trucks, flat bed truck or command vehicles, including the airbag trailer for mass casualty incident
• Complete annual training in sixteen (16) FAR 149 subjects, Florida EMT license recertification, employee safety training quarterly. Conduct fire extinguisher training for airport tenants and employees. Complete live firefighting training annually
• Respond to aircraft related incidents, with assistance depending upon alarm rating: Alert I for a minor problem with aircraft in flight; Alert II could result in aircraft having a problem landing; and Alert III when crash is imminent or has occurred. Attend first to aircraft incident and then to onboard medical problem
• Respond to fuel spills. If spill is in a drain or still running, survey the area, isolate the area,provide pads, booms, dykes, and chemical absorption equipment. Monitor the ground to make certain that hazmat cleanup by outside vendor is complete and disposal as appropriate
• Document and record all activities in station log book and Firehouse Software to include emergency reports, apparatus inspections and deficiencies, staffing, training records, public relations events, and other daily actions
• Participate in public relations events including parades, fairs, children’s events, and other activities involving public visitors on and off the airport property as requested
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Use hand and hand power tools, designated firefighting safety equipment, fire and rescue trucks, flatbed with medical trailer, test meters, cameras, foam, absorbing chemicals, fire extinguisher dry chemical, ladders, fork lift, high lift, snozzles, fire hoses, and sprayer

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school graduateor GED required
• Airport fire serviceexperience with basic ARFF certification preferred
• Must be Florida Statecertified Firefighter with Florida State EMT certification
• Must be able to passa 10-year background investigation and have an excellent driving record
• Legally able to work in the US without sponsorship