Firefighter Airport

Airport Firefighter/EMT - Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Part-time Opportunities

Salary: Full-time: $20.50 per hour, ($55,432/average annual compensation)

Work Hours: 16-hour shifts (rotating one shift per week)

We are hiring Airport Firefighter EMT’s with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment

Job Summary

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment and other fires: in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment and apparatus (level one maintenance only). Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities. Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques, and organization.

Examples Of What You Will Do

• Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents at the Orlando Executive Airport and make decisions determining the best method of response.
• Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving airport patrons and/or employees and provide basic first aid within limits of personal safety.
• 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 Airport Emergency Plan and respond accordingly.
• Attend required training classes and train other employees/airport tenants as needed.
• Responds to all calls dispatched on Airport property.
• 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.
• Assist or conduct all fire prevention classes and inspections while on shift.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of Airport property at various times
• 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 (State or ability to obtain reciprocity)
• Must be certified to the NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations (State or ability to obtain reciprocity)
• Must be certified as an NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter (State or IFSAC) or completion of an FAA 40-hour approved course with current annual burn.
• Must be certified as a Florida EMT at time of hire. Must maintain the EMS certification throughout term of employment.
• 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
  
  

About Rural Metro Fire And Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.

Brindlee Fire Services Completes Acqusition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response

Brindlee Fire Services is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response (GMR).

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