EMPREGO

Arff/fire Fighter/emt-b D/o

Vinnell Arabia-Arábia Saudita

Position

  • ARFF/FIRE FIGHTER/EMT-B D/OReq Code
  • 3828-202Location
  • DIRABGrade
  • V-46Basic Functions
  • Under general supervision, performs the duties of a fire fighter and responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives, operates and maintains fire apparatus, equipment and other specialized vehicles; operates fire pumpers and related apparatus; participates in training, drill and independent studies; participates in fire prevention inspections and public education activities; participates in the maintenance of Fire Department equipment and facilities; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned.Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • A. Duties/Responsibilities:
    1. Performs aircraft rescue and firefighting duties at airfields, which handle primarily military and commercial rotary wing aircraft and are characterized by large volumes of fuel, highly flammable cargo and/or ammunition, and passengers.- 2. Controls and extinguishes aircraft fires and performs overhaul and salvage operations. Performs hose, vehicle relay, pump and possible ladder operations.- 3. Enters wrecked or burning aircraft or structures to rescue personnel or passengers and administer emergency first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation.- 4. Is in standby duty status during aircraft fueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled aircraft, and explosive/ammunition handling.- 5. Maintains awareness of the changes that are made to aircraft using the airfields (military and commercial) as these changes affect the difficulty of rescue and firefighting.- 6. Controls and extinguishes airfield structural fires. Shuts off building utilities, evacuates personnel from buildings, protects personnel and equipment from fire exposures, and operates tools/equipment under the direction of the Crew Chief.- 7. Performs airfield patrol, surveillance operations and fuel spill containment.- 8. Performs inspections and operator maintenance on firefighting vehicles, tools, equipment, specialized protective clothing, and fire hydrants. Inspects, maintains, services, repairs, and tests portable fire extinguisher systems and parts.- 9. Responds to medical emergencies and administers basic life support as needed.- 10. Responds to hazardous materials incidents and performs containment operations to the level certified.- 11. Participates in practice drills and training for the crew.- 12. Conducts crew fire protection inspection functions.- 13. In the absence of the Lieutenant, may be required to take charge of all firefighting and rescue activities at the scene of a fire or accident.-
    1. Conducts internal training and participates in customer training events under the direction of the Lieutenant and Training officer.- 16. Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.B. Independence: Works under the supervision of the ARFF Lieutenant.

C. Supervisory Responsibilities: Not Applicable.Minimum Qualifications

  • A. Education Level:
    1. High School graduate required; associates degree or higher preferred.- 2. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress certification, DoD and/or ProBoard required.a. Firefighter Level I/II requiredb. ARFF Firefighter requiredc. Hazardous Materials Operations requiredd. Hazardous Materials Technician/IC preferrede. Driver Operator Pumper requiredf. Driver Operator ARFF requiredg. Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) required - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by a State Agency or the National Registry preferred.B. Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-years firefighting experience in either the U.S. Military, DOD or as a civilian required.

C. Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

    1. Considerable knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting techniques, practices and equipment, as well as first aid and CPR.- 2. Working knowledge of the design and characteristics of military and civilian rotary wing aircraft.- 3. Working knowledge of exit and safety procedures of various military and civilian rotary wing aircraft, and structural fire/alarm detection / suppression systems.- 4. Ability to quickly perform and direct all functions in difficult and hazardous situations, without hesitation.- 7. Ability to lead in potentially dangerous situations and make quick and sound decisions.- 8. Ability to perform physically demanding work and withstand very hazardous conditions.- 9. Skill in the operation of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment, tools and vehicles, including highly specialized firefighting apparatus.- 10. Possesses a valid Class B driver’s license- 11. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.- 12
  • *. *Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written