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Job Description
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Position Summary
Provide Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Emergency Medical (EMS), and Hazmat services to Chennault International Airport and its surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
Respond to any ARFF, EMS, or Hazmat incident on or near the airport.
Conduct Runway / safety checks of the airfield at random intervals
Conduct extinguisher checks
Check and maintain all emergency vehicles and all rescue tools
Test and inspect fire hose and hydrants
Maintain the cleanliness of the fire station and its grounds
Conduct standbys for tenants and charters
Conduct fuel farm and fuel hauler inspections
Conduct Tower and other building inspections
Conduct wildlife dispersal on the airfield
Inspect and maintain SCBAs
Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
441547BR
Minimum Education Required
Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)
Job_Category
Security
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Valid Louisiana Driver's License
Minimum age 18 years old
US Citizen
Pass a background check
Pass a medical physical
High School Diploma
Required Education/ Certifications
Hazardous Materials Operations
Firefighter I (must obtain Firefighter II within 6 months of appointment)
ARFF (local 40 hours certification or equivalent) must be obtained within 90 days of appointment.
LABEMS Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) within 1 year of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
No travel required
Physical Requirements
May be required to lift and carry heavy weight.
Must be able to perform all tasks of a Firefighter/EMS professional.
Must be able to perform tasks while wearing an SCBA and full firefighting PPE.
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Lake Charles
State*
Louisiana
Job Code
Security Staff
Affiliate Sponsor
Constellis
On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses and Caregivers of War Wounded. To be considered, please click the submit button and follow the instructions.
Position Summary
Provide Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Emergency Medical (EMS), and Hazmat services to Chennault International Airport and its surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
Respond to any ARFF, EMS, or Hazmat incident on or near the airport.
Conduct Runway / safety checks of the airfield at random intervals
Conduct extinguisher checks
Check and maintain all emergency vehicles and all rescue tools
Test and inspect fire hose and hydrants
Maintain the cleanliness of the fire station and its grounds
Conduct standbys for tenants and charters
Conduct fuel farm and fuel hauler inspections
Conduct Tower and other building inspections
Conduct wildlife dispersal on the airfield
Inspect and maintain SCBAs
Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
441547BR
Minimum Education Required
Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)
Job_Category
Security
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Valid Louisiana Driver's License
Minimum age 18 years old
US Citizen
Pass a background check
Pass a medical physical
High School Diploma
Required Education/ Certifications
Hazardous Materials Operations
Firefighter I (must obtain Firefighter II within 6 months of appointment)
ARFF (local 40 hours certification or equivalent) must be obtained within 90 days of appointment.
LABEMS Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) within 1 year of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
No travel required
Physical Requirements
May be required to lift and carry heavy weight.
Must be able to perform all tasks of a Firefighter/EMS professional.
Must be able to perform tasks while wearing an SCBA and full firefighting PPE.
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Lake Charles
State*
Louisiana
Job Code
Security Staff
Affiliate Sponsor
Constellis
