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Firefighter - Airport
Description of Duties
This position, located at the Greater Rochester International Airport, is responsible for the protection of life and property by responding to medical, structural and aircraft emergencies. Duties involve performing hazardous work around operating aircraft including controlling and extinguishing aircraft and structural fires, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment for firefighting, and application of air/crash/rescue techniques. The employee must be physically capable of performing difficult tasks in a high degree of heat, stress, and noise, and work rotating shifts. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Fire Chief – Airport or Fire Captain – Airport while exercising considerable independent judgment when responding to emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Two (2) years fullā€‘time or its part-time equivalent*** paid career experience in firefighting; OR,
- Two (2) years full-time or its part-time equivalent*** paid experience in aircraft rescue for the military; OR,
- Two (2) years volunteer* firefighting experience and possession of a Firefighter I certificate, which must be issued by either the New York State (NYS) Department of State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System**; OR,
- Possession of a valid certificate** issued by the New York State Department of State Office of Fire Prevention and Control documenting completion of the Basic Fire Training Program established by the Minimum Standards for Firefighting Personnel (meets the requirements defined in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations [NYCRR] 426 Minimum Standards for Career Firefighting Personnel); OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), and (D) above.
* Volunteer experience, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, must be documented by submission of a signed letter from the chief/director of the participating district or department stating the title(s) of the positions and months and years of volunteer service.
**Candidates must submit copies of certificates at the time of application.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at any level (see below) issued by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
EMT, EMT-Intermediate (AEMT-1), EMT-Critical Care (AEMT-CC), or EMT-Paramedic (AEMT-P).
Successful completion of a New York State Certified Fire Academy is required during the probationary period, if not already successfully completed within the last ten (10) years, or otherwise be removed from the position.
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
Additional Information: Candidates for positions at the Monroe County Department of Aviation must meet the pre-employment requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542, prior to appointment.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
