Airfld Firefighter Crew Chief - Tucson, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions. _

Airfield Firefighter Crew Chief

Job Location:

162 Air Wing/CES, Tucson, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary:
Up to $24.6671

Grade: 15

Closing Date:
April 17, 2024

This is an internal opportunity for current 162nd Firefighters

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Installation Fire Chief, coordinate and perform prevention, control, and extinguish of all types of fires.

May include fire or potential fires involving buildings, structures, wildland, aircraft, missiles and separate component weapons or other materials.

Performs and leads operations and operator maintenance of all types of firefighting and related rescue vehicles, equipment systems and devices in support of overall site emergency contingency operations.

Leads assigned crew in the operation of various crash, fire, rescue, structural pumper and tank trucks and all related equipment.

Coordinates, and performs related rescue, first aid, and property conservation. A 56-hour shift type work week schedule will be followed. Overtime may be required depending on mission requirements.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities include:

Serves as a lead firefighter, coordinating crew/work activities daily. Directs Firefighters and Fire Engineers while they operate crash rescue vehicles and related tools and equipment to control, extinguish and overhaul related fires. Perform required standbys (emergency and routine). Leads crew in the performance of hazardous materials operational level duties involving hazardous spills or leaks.
Conduct inspections and minor maintenance on firefighting vehicles and related equipment, maintain cleanliness and serviceability of personal protective clothing and uniforms, maintain fire station facilities, maintain assigned vehicles and firefighting equipment, conduct inspection, serviceability and operator maintenance on fire department compressed air systems.
Directs, leads, and assists Firefighters as they perform hose deployment, apparatus relay pumping, ground ladder and pump operations, Evacuate/rescue personnel from structures, protect exposures from fire spread, and operate tools and equipment. Directs and leads Firefighters to control, extinguish and overhaul aircraft, structural, natural cover, vehicle, and miscellaneous fires.
Directs, leads, and assists Firefighters as they provide emergency medical care to patients at the EMR level or at the Advanced Life Support level if Certified Paramedic, in accordance with local Standard of Care Medical Protocols. Ensures accurately and complete patient care reports in accordance with department policy. Conducts inspection, serviceability, and operator maintenance on specialized medical equipment used by the department.
Provide damage control/standbys in response to bomb threats, hijacking, terrorist incidents and perform duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Specialized knowledge of recognizing aircraft, structural firefighting, wildland and fire prevention methods and practices.
Specialized knowledge of equipment, chemicals and techniques used in fighting fires.
Specialized knowledge of hazardous material incidents to the Operations level.
Specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques concerning jet fuel, munitions, gas, oil, solvents, cleaning chemicals, metals, etc.
Specialized knowledge of practices, principles, methods, and legal responsibilities of emergency medical services.
Specialized knowledge of standard first aid methods and practices, including CPR.
Specialized knowledge of prehospital care.

Skilled in:

Advanced Life Support skills if Certified Paramedic
Basic emergency service skills (EMT/BLS).
Basic computer skills.
Specialized skills also include experience as member of an organized military or other governmental fire department in controlling and extinguishing fires; rescue operations; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; operation of fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous materials incidents; developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal techniques. specialized skills in Micr