P.T. Fire Fighter-1

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To serve as a firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.  
•  Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes.
•  Performs prefire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.  
•  As a crew member, participates in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants.  
•  Participates in regular training and exercises as required.
•  Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
•  Engages in hazardous materials containment and control as a first responder.  
•  Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.  Performs functional tests and inspections.  Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities.
•  Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
•  Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, Mobile Water Supply (MWS), and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.  
• Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and groundsweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
•  Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper.  
•  When operating a crash truck, maneuvers vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring that backflash will not occur.
•  Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, and passenger).  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will have no direct reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

•    Knowledge of basic and specialized firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.
•    Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.
•    Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
•    Skill in operating communications equipment.
•    Ability to lift and carry heavy loads; and to apply emergency first aid techniques.
•    Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc; and of basic and specialized firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.
•    Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.
•    Knowledge to apply emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
•    Skill in operating communications equipment; and in detecting and recognizing fire hazards (potential and immediate).
•    Ability to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and to apply emergency first aid techniques.
•    Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
•    Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
•    The employee is subject to work a 40 hour week with a possibility for overtime.  The employee is required to work a 24 hour shift, as required, based on the employer’s needs, which includes weekends and holidays.  
•    This is a Testing Designated Position.  The employee is subject to random drug testing.
•    This position require