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Aircraft Rescue FirefighterThe Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified OCFA non-probationary Firefighter rank will be accepted. This recruitment will be added to the team of part-time ARFF-qualified personnel who provide backfill and/or shift trade opportunities in place of full-time ARFF Firefighters. This recruitment will not establish a candidate pool for future vacancies. All future vacancies will be filled through a new recruitment process.The top selected individuals, up to nine (9) Firefighters, who successfully complete the selection process will be assigned to initial training over two (2) 40-hour courses to earn certification as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF). One (1) week on a 40-hour work schedule to complete the FAA §139.319 – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: Operational Requirements. One (1) 40-hour week (SA/SAR) to complete the OCFA ARFF Academy.Upon completion, each person will be Administratively Assigned (AA) to FS 33 for a period of three (3) months for continued training and familiarization. Depending on the number of successful candidates, this AA may not occur immediately after the two-week initial training period; however, it is expected to occur within the first year. Successful completion of the ARFF certification process is required to receive an OCFA ARFF staffing qualification.For more information, please see pages 100-103 of the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 MOU.Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting personnel, under the direction of the ARFF Program Manager, are part of a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation, and rescue of passengers and crew of aircraft involved in an airport ground emergency.ARFF personnel have advanced training in the application of firefighting foams, dry chemical, and clean agents used to extinguish burning aviation fuel in and around an aircraft to maintain pathways for evacuating passengers to exit the fire hazard area.ARFF personnel are also expected to participate in FS 33's aircraft recovery program, refueling class instruction, fuel farm and truck inspections, and other JWA specific tasks.This position requires participation in rigorous physical and mentally challenging operations in extremely varied and potentially hazardous working conditions and requires the ability to work independently. ARFF personnel not only represent OCFA but also John Wayne Airport.Minimum requirements for ARFF (pre-appointment): Candidates must possess all experience listed below.Completion of Firefighter probationPossess a standard or higher rating on most recent performance evaluationPossess a basic knowledge of ARFF and airport operationsDemonstrate the ability to follow ordersPossess the skills to communicate effectively both orally and in written formPossess the ability to be adaptable, resolve conflicts, and solve problemsPossess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelRemain available and willing to work backfill assignments at FS33Be willing to accept occasional Administrative Assignments to FS33Comply with John Wayne Airport (JWA) "Airport Rules and Regulations" as well as all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policiesPass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) background in accordance with CFR (m)Position Requirements (post selection): All rank personnel must:Fully meet and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/ CSuccessfully complete an FAA approved Basic ARFF Course prior to being eligible to work at FS33Complete a Crane Operator/Rigger course and be certified to National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCCO) TLL standards within one year of selectionComplete annual FAA required live fire trainingMaintain ARFF qualifications and skills currency commensurate to the OCFA ARFF programAttend quarterly training and other meetings as necessaryMaintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge credentials and airport driving privilegesSchedule of Events:Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm - Last Day to Submit Online Application and RésuméMonday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026- Oral InterviewsFebruary 15, 2027, through February 19, 2027 - FAA §139.319 – ARFF Training at DFWFebruary 22, 2027, through February 26, 2027 - OCFA ARFF Academy at FS 33April 26, 2027, through April 30, 2027 - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCCO) TrainingTo apply, go to Interested personnel are to submit the following:Online application - Application must show current OCFA experience (please include duties assigned and specialty assignments)Cover memo of interestResume (two pages maximum) outlining your education, experience and any other background information relating to this positionInclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouragedIf you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your documents, please contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at or via telephone at .In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
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irvine, CA, 92602, US
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