Lead Airport EMS Firefighter

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation

Job Location:

Peach Springs, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HUALAPAI PREFERENCE

Position: Lead Airport EMS/Firefighter

Department: Airport

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: H6

Supervisor: Airport Supervisor

Disclaimer: Job description does not encompass all job aspects; other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary:

Provide first-aid and emergency response for all Grand Canyon West facilities. Assess injuries administer emergency medical care and transport injured or sick persons to proper facilities. Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life property or environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention hazardous material response search and rescue and disaster assistance. Operate all emergency response vehicles and monitor vehicle maintenance. Keep vehicles & triage room clean and sanitized after use. Maintain appropriate records and reports. Perform many difficult tasks in hazardous conditions. Train new and less experienced ARFF/EMS team members. Take lead role in handling difficult situations. Assist administration of the EMS training program. Assist Supervisors and Managers with continually developing the EMS training program.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to give clear concise directions or information be easily understood as well as record and generate reports accurately.
Demonstrated ability to function calmly and stay focused in crisis or emergency.
Ability to perform tasks in difficult and hazardous situations. Ability to lift heavy loads pull hose climb ladders work at heights and in confined spaces.
Demonstrated ability to drive emergency vehicles and operate all equipment used in execution of emergency medical and firefighting duties.
Proficient in firefighting and Paramedic skills relevant to National and Arizona certification levels. Must maintain a Paramedic certification in the State of Arizona and must maintain a valid National Registry certification.
Demonstrated ability to administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in a non-hospital setting.
Proven ability to provide outstanding customer and personal services while comforting and reassuring patients.
Knowledge of aircraft types and emergency response. Ability to provide ARFF services.
Ability to work in and foster a team environment multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships. Work in close quarters for 48 hour or another shift schedule.
Knowledge of Grand Canyon West locations and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop administer and document the EMS training program under the direction of a Supervisor or Manager.
Respond to all emergency and non-emergency situations. Assess nature and extent of illness or injuries administer emergency medical care and transport injured or sick persons if required.
Clean and maintain station apparatus and vehicles. Ensure emergency vehicles are fueled and that the proper tools supplies and medical equipment are on board at all times. Identify needed repairs or existing safety hazards.
Complete and maintain proper records and reports for response situations as well as equipment and vehicles used.
Understand the Incident Command System (ICS) and the fire scene accountability system Standard Operating Guideline as adopted at Grand Canyon West. Responsible for knowing layout physical conditions locations and Grand Canyon West target hazards.
Respond to emergencies using appropriate fire suppression techniques and equipment.
Attend training classes and maintain proficiency to keep current certification licensure and keep abreast of new developments in the field.
Ability to conduct on the job training for new or less experienced staff as well as conduct classroom courses.
Foster team environment multi-task effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Nationally Certified Paramedic.
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience as a Paramedic & Firefighter.
Valid Drivers License with clean driving record.
Clean criminal background with no felony convictions.
Good oral and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Firefighter I & II.
ARFF Certification.
FEMA NIMS ICS Certifications.
Willingness to participate in additional cross-training either on own time or training provided by company (EMT Rope Rescue etc.).
Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions:

Physically demanding environment requiring a level of good health and physical fitness. Must be able to lift weight exceeding 50 lbs. May be required to perform duties in extremely hazardous conditions. Must be able to work varying schedules weekends and holidays. Willingness to work in remote location.

Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check may be required. All applicants are considered without regard to age sex race national origin religion marital status or physical disability. However preference may be given to persons of Indian decent in accordance with Public law 88-353 Section 703 (7-2-71) and Public Law 93-638 Section 7B

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC) is wholly-owned by the Hualapai Tribe and is located in Peach Springs 1988 the Hualapai People who have been part of this land since time immemorial established GCRC welcoming millions of visitors each year to tour the area. The year 1883 is when the reservation was established and occupiers are usually foreign to the land they occupy. To further increase tourism in the area the Grand Canyon Skywalk was built in 2007. The Skywalk is a glass horseshoe-shaped bridge that enables visitors to walk beyond the canyon walls at Grand Canyon West suspending them 4000 feet above the riverbed and providing an unparalleled view of this natural wonder.

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