AIRPORT FIRE SAFETY OFFICER                                                                               7701

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for performing aircraft rescue and firefighting duties at an airport.  Responsibility is also included for routine maintenance and custodial work on equipment and for periodic inspection of facilities.  Although work is performed under general supervision within established rules and safety regulations, the incumbent is expected to exercise independent initiative and judgment in reacting to emergency situations.  Detailed instructions are received from a superior and custodial and maintenance duties are inspected upon completion.  Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

                Responds to aircraft emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane passengers;

                Drives firefighting equipment to the scene of the emergency or end of runway surface, participates in the use of fog and chemical agents to cover the aircraft and the use of appropriate equipment to gain entry to damaged aircraft;

                Maintains fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering a crash or emergency area;

                Performs general maintenance on emergency vehicles, fire protection pump station and water system, fire alarms and detectors, pipe hose and portable extinguishers, refueling vehicles and fuel storage facilities;

                Provides stand-by fire protection, foams over or dissipates runways with water in cases of fuel spills, engine run-ups or refueling and defueling of aircraft in hazardous conditions;

                Conducts safety inspections of terminals, airport facilities, fueling operations, airside operations and landside operations in accordance with Airport Rules & Regulations and FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) Part 139, Airport Self Inspection Program;

                Implements wildlife management procedures in accordance with FAR Part 139, Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan;

                Issues NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) into the Federal NOTAM System;

                Participates in snow removal operations as required;

                Administers first aid when necessary.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and prevention techniques; thorough knowledge of operating and maintenance techniques of airport fire safety equipment and vehicles; good knowledge of the sources of fire hazards involving aircraft and airport facilities; good knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing fire safety, firefighting and rescue at an airport; good knowledge of the application of emergency first-aid methods and techniques; skill in the use of emergency fire fighting vehicles and equipment; ability to use good judgment in firefighting and fire prevention, and to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to take, understand and carry out complex oral and written instruction; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                OPEN COMPETITIVE

                Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, and either:

               

                (a) Three (3) years of paid full-time experience in fire fighting and/or fire prevention work in a fire department or in the military; or,

                (b) Four (4) years of experience in firefighting and/or fire prevention work as a member in good standing of a volunteer fire company duly organized under the laws of New York; or,

                (c) Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above experience.

 

                NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess the following: 

a) Current NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certificate – Basic.  Employees must maintain this certification throughout employment in this position;

                b) Hazardous Material Operations Certificate. Employees must maintain this certification throughout  employment in this position;

                c) Completion of Firefighter I and Firefighter II Courses;

                d) Completion of one FAA “Hot Drill”.

 

Within six (6) months of employment, employees must attain the following:

                (a)  Valid New York State Driver’s license, Class B (Municipal Vehicles). Employees must maintain such license throughout employment in this title.     

 

R 10/30/13

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive