• Directs ARFF response to emergency incidents including aircraft alerts and incidents. Direct the planning and execution of 14 CFR Part 139 including exercises and events.
• Ensure the application of currents NFPA code and ARFF regulations as necessary to maintain the airports 14 CFR Part 139 certificates.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local fire, rescue, and life safety codes.
• Develops departmental SOP's/SOG's, works with local Fire Departments and emergency response agencies to support the airport emergency response plan.
• Responsible for training ARFF staff and maintaining records for each ARFF personnel as outlined in part 139.319.
• Ensures ARFF apparatus/Equipment is in a ready state and required agent testing is conducted as outlined in part 139.319.
• Must be self-motivated, providing team work principles to ARFF employees.

• Administers the training records of the ARFF department in compliance with FAA requirements.

• Ensures Optimum performance and preparedness by developing standardized training and quality assurance in compliance with FAA directives.

• Directs and supervises service testing of ARFF apparatus and extinguishing systems. Maintains administrative records for the ARFF department.

• Works with local fire department and other emergency response agencies to meet objectives of the Airport Emergency Plan. Available to emergency call-back as necessary and directed. Commands emergencies using NIMS (Unified Command). Keep up to date on any FAA directives that would apply to the ARFF department. Keep superiors informed of those changes.

• Responsible for developing an annual budget. Orders equipment and supplies
• Ensure's proper shift staffing, Coaches employee's to develop professionalism and team work. Prepares and administers performance reviews of ARFF personnel. Responsible for hiring, disciplinary action, promotes company policies and airport regulations. Ensure record keeping on Part 139. 315 thru 321.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Ohio FFII and EMT-B license with CPR card. (Must maintain throughout employment).
• 40hr ARFF School. Five years in a leadership position in a full-time paid ARFF department at the level of Shift Captain or higher, includes Military.
• High School diploma or GED required. Preferred associate degree in one of the following: Fire Science, Aviation Management, Applied Business.
• NIMS 700, 100, 200, and 300.
• Requires a valid Ohio Driver's License with no DUI's in the last 5 years.
• Current Ohio FFII and EMT-B license, CPR Card, 40hr ARFF Certification and current annual burn recertification.
• Knowledge of ARFF Apparatus and extinguishing systems, knowledge of input testing. Basic computer skills - Word/Excel