Fire Lieutenant Airport - Located in Columbus, OH

Airport Fire Lieutenant / John Glenn Intl Airport, Columbus, Ohio

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Full-time Opportunity

Salary: Full-time: $62,167 / average annual compensation (paid hourly)

Work Hours: 24-hours on, 48-hours off

We are hiring an Airport Fire Lieutenant with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

Performs supervisory airport crash, fire, and rescue work protecting life and property at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport; serves as a uniformed airport firefighter, responding to actual or potential air crash emergencies, on and off the Airport; assists the Battalion Chief supervising a unit of Airport Firefighters during an assigned shift; oversees the proper operation and maintenance of station and crash, fire, and rescue equipment and in conducting crash, fire, and rescue training exercises; commands Aircraft incidents in the absence of the Battalion Chief or Airport Fire Chief.

Examples of What You Will Do:

Respond to all actual, potential or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents at the Lafayette Regional Airport and make decisions determining the best method of response.

Respond to medical emergencies involving airport patrons and/or employees and provide EMS commiserate to the appropriate level of training, remove victims of all body weights to a safe environment by any means necessary (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 to, both on and off 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.

supervises a unit of Airport Firefighters during an assigned shift.

Perform other duties assigned.

Position Minimum Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.

Must pass company Background investigation and drug screen.

Must be certified as a Ohio State EMT. Must maintain the EMS certification throughout term of employment.

Must be certified as an NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

Must be certified to NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations level

Must be certified as an NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter (State or IFSAC or FAA) with current annual burn.

Must have NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800

Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.

Must pass airport background/ criminal history records check

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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