Job Information
State of Vermont Airport Firefighter Captain in South Burlington, Vermont
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Overview
The Airport Fire Fighter Captain is responsible for 24-hour fire protection services at Burlington International Airport. Incumbent will be an employees of the Vermont Military Department and provide a full range of services including, but not limited to, aircraft rescue and firefighting; structural rescue and firefighting; emergency medical services; mutual aid; fire prevention; training; maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems; and related duties. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Fire Chief, a full-time Vermont Air National Guard employee. This position will work a 24 hour shift, then have 48 hours off.
This position is Group \"C\" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.
NOTE: Incumbents of this job are issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), which is issued only upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check. Candidates must obtain the CAC for successful completion of original probation. Possession of the CAC is a condition of employment. Additionally, Incumbents of this job may be required to view and access classified information, therefore a favorably adjudicated (Tier 3) Secret Clearance may be required.
Environmental Factors
Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding work.
Emergency response can be highly stressful. Duties are performed on base and within the mutual-aid area during the course of a 24-hour shift. Exposure to extremely hazardous conditions is a job requirement. The work requires using a respirator, carrying equipment weighing fifty or more pounds, and possessing physical strength sufficient to carry victims during rescue operations. An incumbent must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions. An incumbent must work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard, and therefore must obtain a security line badge and secret level security clearance. An incumbent will submit to an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582 as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor.
An incumbent can be required, at any time, to submit to and cooperate with a physical examination as determined by the Occupational Health Physician, to verify his or her physical fitness for the job. An incumbent must possess a valid driver\'s license. Incumbents will be required to attend schools relating to fire protection or management. Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification. An incumbent will be required to participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements.
