Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant (Military Department)

Description

• Ensures records and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with national standards (National Fire Incident Reporting System);
• Supervises procedures for mass decontamination and containment of hazardous materials;
• Assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• prepare reports;
• May implement established procedures;
• Formulates shift assignments and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policies and standards;
• Assists in and/or provides educational instruction and training to firefighting and non-firefighting departmental personnel, other agency personnel and individuals;
• May identify training needs, develop monthly objectives and ensure fulfillment of certification needs;
• To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;
• Acts as Incident Commander on scene of fire, emergency and medical responses which includes formulation of strategy and tactics for effective mitigation of situations;
• To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.
• Supervises and assists an assigned staff in performance of firefighting functions and duties including firefighting and technical rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention activities, equipment maintenance and communications;
• Responsible for coordination of information transfer across shifts;
• Rotating 24/48 hour schedules;
• May be responsible for completion of shift change duties such as vehicle readiness, radio accountability, etc.;
• May supervise removal of equipment, supplies, documents and other items from burning structures or aircraft and preserve evidence necessary to determine the cause of fire or crash;
• Assists Fire Captain with overseeing and maintaining station, fire, medical and/or ambulance equipment;
• evaluate emergency situations and develop effective course of action;
• Conducts mandated facilities inspections on a regular basis;
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• Studies, analyzes and evaluates duties performed by lower level Firefighters and other personnel;
• To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;

Requirements

• and ability to utilize and implement Incident Command System in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS);
• Incumbents in this class will be required to complete required training in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6M within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.
• Considerable knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue techniques as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or a Paramedic license.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position;
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license with proper endorsements and a valid Military Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Office of State Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector certification.
• oral and written communication skills;
• Incumbents may be required to attend the Air Force Firefighting School within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to
• Incumbents in this class must maintain membership in the Connecticut Air National Guard for at least six (6) years which may be in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter class, a combination of time while served in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter and/or Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant classes or from the time of new hire into the Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant class. Incumbents may be required to attend the Air Force Firefighting School within six (6) months of hire.
• interpersonal skills;
• Incumbents in this class will be required to complete required training in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction 6O55.6-M within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.
• fire investigation, inspection and prevention techniques;
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or Paramedic license.
• Supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Officer 1 certification.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector certification.
• Incumbents in this class must maintain or have maintained membership in the Connecticut Air National Guard for at least six (6) years which may be in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter class, a combination of time while served in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter and Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant class or, from the time of new hire into the Airport Crash Rescue Fire Captain class.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain NFPA or IFSAC accredited fire certifications up to and including those listed below:
• Fire Inspector II (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
• Out-of-state travel may be required for training. Valid Driver's license required;
• Fire Officer II (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Fire Inspector I (to be completed within 6 months of appointment)
• Fire Instructor II (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
• Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license with proper endorsements (CT Class D, “Q” Fire Engine) and a valid Military Operator's license.
• emergency medical services techniques;
• utilize computer software;
• Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Dedicated employee parking
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance