Firefighter Medic

Washington, DC

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responds to and mitigates emergency incidents including, but not limited to, structural fires, aircraft accidents and/or fires, medical emergencies, automobile accidents, boating/water accidents, hazardous materials releases and confined space emergencies including tunnel emergencies, terrorist related emergencies, and weather related emergencies. Performs emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level in airport, public roadway, office and community settings. Responds to all types of emergency situations and, under the direction of the Incident Commander (or a physician in certain ALS situations), carries out assigned duties to mitigate the emergency. Maintains assigned apparatus and equipment clean and in an operationally ready condition. Helps maintain facilities in a clean, safe and healthy condition. Assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts working an average 56 hour workweek.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have one year of Emergency Medical Services experience as a practicing advanced life support field care provider and one year of firefighting experience as an active and regular member of an organized fire department. In addition, qualified candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Must be 18 years old by date of employment;

2. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate;

3. Must be certified to operate independently in the field for a minimum of one year as an EMT-P;

4. Must have NFPA, Pro Board or IFSAC Firefighter II certification;

5. Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence. And, provide a copy of the following referenced documents with their application package:

 Current EMT-P certification from the Virginia Department of Health and/or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (showing effective and expiration dates). Reciprocity is currently available for issuance of an equivalent Virginia certification for those who hold a current Paramedic certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

6. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification to the 2010 standard of the American Heart Association. Or, must be a current MWAA Fire & Rescue Department employee who has successfully completed probation and maintains the required certifications as specified above. Once hired, the Firefighter Medic must be authorized by the Airports Authority’s Operational Medical Director for release to independent practice as an advanced life support provider within the first year of employment. Failure to maintain required certifications, in accordance with proper procedures, will result in removal from the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience gained in combating fires resulting from aircraft crashes or other accidents particular to airfield operations is preferred. Airport Firefighter certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider certification and college level courses or a degree in Fire Science Administration are also preferred. Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor certification, Hazardous Materials Operations certification, weapons of mass destruction training, multiple casualty incident management training and computer experience are highly desirable.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The evaluation is based upon the total information contained in your application and assessment forms, to include all required and preferred qualifications, including job related experience, training and education. Applicants who are rated fully qualified will be notified and scheduled for written examinations to include a general aptitude test, an advanced life support test and a firefighter test for technical knowledge. Your name will be placed on a register according to your final score. As vacancies occur in the Fire and Rescue Department, only the best qualified candidates will be referred to the Fire Chief, in rank order, for further consideration until the register expires; one-year unless exhausted sooner or extended by the Fire Chief. All candidates referred to the Fire Chief are subject to an oral interview and a physical agility test. Candidates who are notified for an interview must provide proof of valid driver’s license from their state of residence. If selected, a complete background investigation (to include a full employment history check; a credit check; a criminal history check; a driving record check and a polygraph exam) will be conducted. A pre-employment medical examination to include drug testing will be required before a final hire date is determined. Employees must satisfy annual medical examinations as required and are subjected to random drug and alcohol screening.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website http://www.mwaa.com to apply online.

APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE SCHEDULED TESTING SESSION:

1) EMT-P certification (showing effective and expiration dates)

2) Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification to the 2010 standard of the American Heart Association and

3) Firefighter II certification, as listed in this announcement.

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