Deputy Fire Chief

About the role

The Deputy Fire Chief provides and supervises 24-hour fire protection services at Burlington International Airport. This potentially dangerous and physically demanding role supervises all Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chiefs and manages a wide variety of fire, rescue, and administrative activities. The successful incumbent is an employee of the State of Vermont Military Department and oversees a full range of services including, but not limited to, aircraft rescue and firefighting; structural rescue and firefighting; emergency medical services; mutual aid; fire prevention; training; maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems; and related duties. Duties are performed under the supervision and direction of the Fire Chief, a full-time Vermont Air National Guard employee.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft rescue and firefighting
• Structural rescue and firefighting
• Emergency medical services
• Mutual aid coordination
• Fire prevention activities
• Training programs
• Maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems

Environmental Factors

• Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding
• Emergency response can be highly stressful
• Duties are performed on base and within the mutual-aid area during the course of a 24-hour shift
• Exposure to extremely hazardous conditions is a job requirement
• Work requires using a respirator, carrying equipment weighing fifty or more pounds, and possessing physical strength sufficient to carry victims during rescue operations
• Must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions
• Work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard, requiring a security line badge and favorable level security clearance
• Must submit to and pass an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Attendance at advanced fire protection and/or management courses will be required
• Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification
• Required to participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years as a paid or military firefighter supervising day to day and emergency operations
• Certifications from either the Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC):
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Fire Officer III
  • Fire Instructor II
  • Fire Inspector II
  • Hazardous Material Incident Commander

Special Requirements

• Incumbents are issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), contingent upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check
• Candidates must obtain the CAC for successful completion of original probation; possession is a condition of employment

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program