Aviation Firefighter I

Job Title: Aviation Firefighter ILocation: Niamey, NigerJob Type: Full-timeEducation: High school diploma / GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience: Must have 2 years of experience.Certification Requirements:Firefighter I/IIAirport FirefighterDriver/Operator (D/O) PumperD/O Aircraft Rescue and FirefightingHazardous Material (HazMat) Operations and HazMat AwarenessCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Telecommunicator I and II (Preferred)Responsibilities:Member of a Fire (ARFF & Structural) Services team that supports services in Fire Operations.Provides aviation firefighting services to minimize loss of life and property in the event of fire.Controls and extinguishes fires using specialized equipment.Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweeps nozzles, and other similar equipment.Drives vehicle to the scene of fire following predetermined routes or selecting alternate routes when necessary.Maintains accountability and responsibility of all individually assigned personal protective gear.Conducts daily inspections of personal protective gear for serviceability and accountability.Provides assistance on Aircraft Rescue and Structural Firefighting (ARFF & Structural) operations and mission planning.Prepares and conducts training for military personnel on ARFF management operations and equipment.Maintains proficiencies, licenses, and certifications in accordance with applicable regulations and Host Nation guidance.Manages inventories of assigned materials and equipment before, during, and after operations.Plans for shortfalls in materials, equipment, and ARFF capabilities.Plans for movement of materials, equipment, and personnel in support of mobile ARFF operations to various locations.Ensures all fire department members meet training and certification requirements outlined in relevant regulations.Ensure the safety of all firefighters by following proper procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements:Must possess a standard issue civilian driver’s license.Have a valid US PassportMust have a Secret Security Clearance or be eligible Additional certifications such as D/O Aerial, D/O Mobile Water Supply, and others determined locally based on duty assignments and locally assigned vehicles.