Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Orange County Fire Authority

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2 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee discount Gym membership Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) Word embeddings Compliance with security regulations Crane hoisting operations Federal Aviation Regulations Airline regulations compliance Conflict management Aviation Aircraft firefighting response Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The 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.

TRAINING

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

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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 (Download PDF reader) .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements for ARFF (pre-appointment) : Candidates must possess all experience listed below. Completion of Firefighter probation Possess a standard or higher rating on most recent performance evaluation Possess a basic knowledge of ARFF and airport operations Demonstrate the ability to follow orders Possess the skills to communicate effectively both orally and in written form Possess the ability to be adaptable, resolve conflicts, and solve problems Possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Remain available and willing to work backfill assignments at FS33 Be willing to accept occasional Administrative Assignments to FS33 Comply with John Wayne Airport (JWA) "Airport Rules and Regulations" as well as all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies Pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) background in accordance with

CFR 1542.209

(m) Position Requirements (post selection): All rank personnel must : Fully meet and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C Successfully complete an FAA approved Basic ARFF Course prior to being eligible to work at FS33 Complete a Crane Operator/Rigger course and be certified to National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCCO) TLL standards within one year of selection Complete annual FAA required live fire training Maintain ARFF qualifications and skills currency commensurate to the

OCFA ARFF

program Attend quarterly training and other meetings as necessary Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge credentials and airport driving privileges

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm

• Last Day to Submit Online Application and Resumé Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026
• Oral Interviews February 15, 2027, through February 19, 2027
• FAA §139.319
• ARFF Training at DFW February 22, 2027, through February 26, 2027
• OCFA ARFF Academy at FS 33 April 26, 2027, through April 30, 2027
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator (NCCCO) Training

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. 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 interest Resume (two pages maximum) outlining your education, experience and any other background information relating to this position Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouraged

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS

: If there is a change in the selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

QUESTIONS

Should you have further questions or need additional clarification, please contact the ARFF Program Manager, Battalion Chief Erik Miranda (B5-C) at (949) 486-9606 (cell). If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your documents, please contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at or via telephone at (714) 573-6807.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

(ADA)

ACCOMMODATION

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.

NOTE:

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.