Description
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for a Lateral Firefighter position. This opportunity is available to Firefighters that are currently working full-time and have a minimum of two years fulltime experience with a career fire department, working a 56-hour work week or equivalent while assigned to a shift. This recruitment process will fill anticipated Airport Firefighter openings in 2026. The Airport Firefighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The Airport Firefighters are responsible for a variety of functions within the MSP International Airport and neighboring communities, including the following: respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents which include the provision of medical, fire suppression, and rescue services. Protecting life and property from the hazards of fire, providing assistance and responding to various types of medical and other emergencies. Firefighters apply fire suppression methods to control and stop property damage, save lives through rescue from fire or other hazardous environments, provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured, perform safety inspections and participate in public education programs.
This is a full-time Lateral Firefighter job opportunity with 24-hour shifts and average of 56 hours per week, including 3 hours that are subject to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that shall be paid at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the base hourly rate.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities and Functions
Essential Tasks Respond to calls for aircraft emergencies, structural fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents or fires, grass or wild land fires and other calls as directed. Conduct applicable tactics to rescue victims as directed from aircraft fires, motor vehicle accidents, structure fires and other emergency situations. Select and supply appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of fire. Drive and operate all fire department apparatus and equipment. Work with ambulance service provider in medical response situations to ensure that the highest level of emergency medical care is provided. Prepare written reports detailing patient care or specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on-scene. Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned. Ensure all vehicle discrepancies are documented on the vehicle check out sheet and reported to one of the on-duty captains.
Conduct all radio communications with the tower and the Communications Center in a professional, respectful manner. Conduct fire safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections. Conduct public education programs. Keep all fire department equipment and property in good operating condition and report discrepancies to one of the on-duty captains. Perform housekeeping duties during each shift, keeping the station clean and in good order. Participate in all fire department training activities. Maintain current knowledge of airport layout including runways, taxiways and ramp areas. Maintain current knowledge of all airport response areas including the military areas and fuel storage facilities. Maintain current knowledge of department procedures for elevator and escalator rescue operations.
Secondary Tasks May serve on Fire Department or MAC committees or teams. May serve as Acting Driver or Acting Captain as assigned. May serve as instructor to train other personnel on a variety of topics. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Lateral Firefighter position
Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of two years fulltime firefighter experience with a career fire department. (career fire department working a 56-hour work week or equivalent while assigned to a shift). In addition, meet all the minimum requirements listed below.
Notifications: All notifications, including invitations to interview, will be delivered through email. To ensure email messages are not missed: Please be sure your email address is correctly entered into your application. Frequently check your email inbox and junk mail folder for messages and/or view email through your governmentjobs.com account profile.
Attachment Instructions: Applicants are required to provide copies of certificates, licenses, and/or transcripts that confirm the successful completion of specific education and training. Applicants must submit one document from each 'Required' category. Categories marked 'Required If Applicable' require documentation only from applicants who have obtained education, training or certification from that category.
Applicants are asked to limit the number of attachments submitted to the categories listed below. Additional attachments will not enhance the overall application score.
Category:
- MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) - Required*
- Fire Fighter II - Required
- Emergency Medical Technician - Required
- Post Secondary Education - Required, if applicable
- 40 Hour ARFF Course or Airport Fire Fighter Certification - Required, if applicable
- Blue Card Incident Commander Certification - Required, if applicable
- Exception - Applicants who are eligible to obtain the MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) within 90 days of appointment are not required to attach the MBFTE license to the application.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Minneapolis, MN 55450
US
