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Aviation Firefighter I
3 weeks ago
Greenville, United States
AIM World Services
Full time
Job Title: Aviation Firefighter I
Location: Niamey, Niger
Job Type: Full-time
Education: High school diploma / GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Must have 2 years of experience.
Certification Requirements:
- Firefighter I/II
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator (D/O) Pumper
- D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
- Hazardous Material (HazMat) Operations and HazMat Awareness
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Telecommunicator I and II (Preferred)
Responsibilities:
- Member of a Fire (ARFF & Structural) Services team that supports services in Fire Operations.
- Provides aviation firefighting services to minimize loss of life and property in the event of fire.
- Controls and extinguishes fires using specialized equipment.
- Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweeps nozzles, and other similar equipment.
- Drives vehicle to the scene of fire following predetermined routes or selecting alternate routes when necessary.
- Maintains accountability and responsibility of all individually assigned personal protective gear.
- Conducts daily inspections of personal protective gear for serviceability and accountability.
- Provides assistance on Aircraft Rescue and Structural Firefighting (ARFF & Structural) operations and mission planning.
- Prepares and conducts training for military personnel on ARFF management operations and equipment.
- Maintains proficiencies, licenses, and certifications in accordance with applicable regulations and Host Nation guidance.
- Manages inventories of assigned materials and equipment before, during, and after operations.
- Plans for shortfalls in materials, equipment, and ARFF capabilities.
- Plans for movement of materials, equipment, and personnel in support of mobile ARFF operations to various locations.
- Ensures all fire department members meet training and certification requirements outlined in relevant regulations.
- Ensure the safety of all firefighters by following proper procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
- Must possess a standard issue civilian driver’s license.
- Have a valid US Passport
- Must have a Secret Security Clearance or be eligible
- Additional certifications such as D/O Aerial, D/O Mobile Water Supply, and others determined locally based on duty assignments and locally assigned vehicles.