Airport Fire Fighter Trainee

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Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.894

Job Posting:

JR2026- Airport Fire Fighter Trainee (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

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Job Description:

This is a temporary appointment and expected to last approximately six months.

For appointments over six months the following benefits are available: Health Dental FSA HSA and Long and Short Term Disability and eligible for injury civil and military training or emergency duty leave. If working on a holiday pay will be at the normal rate.

Location: ANG Fire Department 2500 Greenlief Street Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

Trains to perform rescue and extraction operations including searching burning aircraft and structures for trapped and/or unconscious victims and operating the jaws-of-life.

Trains to respond to a variety of aircraft related emergencies: crash of military and civil aircraft stand-by for in-flight emergencies fuel spills special maintenance weapons loading and aircraft welding.

When certified responds with crew to a variety of emergency situations: holds nozzles and directs agent streams; raises and climbs ladders; and uses chemical extinguishers bars hooks lines and other equipment in performing fire fighting and rescue duties.

When certified responds with a crew to a variety of medical emergencies including personal injury accidents accidents with machinery and motor vehicle accidents; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation automated external defibrillation and uses other medical equipment and procedures in providing emergency medical services.

When certified responds to a variety of hazardous materials emergencies including fuel spills and other releases of hazardous materials in accordance with Air Force and NFPA standards.

Participates in the Base Confined Space Program and will respond when certified to a variety of confined space emergencies (emergency situations involving trapped and or injured personnel). Will also respond to non-emergency calls to oversee confined space entry procedures in accordance with OSHA and AFOSH standards.

Will be trained in and respond when certified to terrorist incidents involving weapons of mass destruction.

Performs salvage operations including placing salvage covers removes water and debris assists in protecting evidence for investigation purposes.

Inspects with a crew base facilities to gain compliance with fire prevention regulations and NFPA codes and to become familiar with the building contents and the surrounding area.

Participates in group and individual training and drill sessions relating to fire fighting emergency medical services rescue and related topic areas.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire station including cleaning washing painting wall and floors; washing and reloading fire hose; cleaning and maintaining fire apparatus.

Participates in the Fire Department Public Education Program by promoting fire safety to the general public through tours of the station safety briefings extinguisher classes and informational flyers.

Starting hourly pay rate is $20.894

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Other: Possession of a valid State of Nebraska drivers license is required. Incumbents are subject to uncommon tours of duty rotating shift assignments and overtime duty. May be on call during normal off-duty hours.

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