Aviation Firefighter I - Kismayo - 146457BR - Military Veterans

Job Title: Aviation Firefighter I


Location: Kismayo, Mogadishu


Job Type: Full-time


Education: High school diploma / GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Experience: Must have 2 years of experience.





Certification Requirements:

• Firefighter I/II



• Airport Firefighter



• Driver/Operator (D/O) Pumper



• D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting



• Hazardous Material (HazMat) Operations and HazMat Awareness



• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)



• Telecommunicator I and II (Preferred)

• 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.

• Must possess a standard issue civilian driver's license.



• Have a valid US Passport



• Must 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.