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The State of Vermont is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Airport Firefighter to join our team. As a key member of our emergency response team, you will be responsible for providing 24-hour fire-emergency services at Burlington International Airport.

• Provide a full range of emergency services, including aircraft rescue and firefighting, structural rescue and firefighting, emergency medical services, and mutual aid.
• Perform fire prevention, training, maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems.
• Work under the supervision of a shift supervisor and collaborate with other emergency responders as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years or more as a firefighter with an organized fire department.
• Completion of Department of Defense Fire Protection Apprentice Course X3ABR3E731.
• Current State of Vermont emergency medical services license or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification.
• Certified to Department of Defense (DoD) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board at the following levels: Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a government vehicle operator's permit within four (4) months of employment.

• Certification to Department of Defense (DoD) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board at the following levels: Airport Fire Fighter, Driver/Operator - ARFF, Driver/Operator - Pumper, and Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply.

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.