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Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter

Recruitment # 251121-0180PS-001

Location East Granby, CT

Date Opened 12/2/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $74,239.00 - $92,104.00/year (Individuals new to state service start at minimum of pay plan)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 12/16/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) (https://portal.ct.gov/MIL) is accepting applications for an Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0180PS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) vacancy, located at the CT Air National Guard in East Granby, CT. This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

+ First-Shift

+ Rotating 24/48 hour schedules

+ Located in East Granby, CT

+ Travel may be required for training

+ Valid driver's license required

+ Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position

+ Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before the individual is certified for permanent appointment to the position

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

ABOUT US:

We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:

(1) To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;

(2) To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;

(3) To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.

The CTMD is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/ApplicantTips2021Nov.pdf) ' page.

Selection Plan

To Apply:

+ In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

+ The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.

+ Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , t he State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

+ Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to m ([email protected][email protected]) [email protected].

+ For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other .

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

+ Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

Important Information After You Apply:

+ This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

+ Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

+ Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

+ Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.

+ Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics. (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics)

Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Erica Blackmon at [email protected]

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport and the Military Department, Connecticut Air National Guard Base this class is accountable for the performance of firefighting and crash rescue functions, provision of emergency medical services, fire prevention inspections and activities and hazardous materials responses.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents in this class serve as a member of a fire team on an assigned shift and function in the following areas:

FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE:

+ Acts as first responder to fire, medical and hazardous materials incidents;

+ Evaluates nature and severity of incidents, selects appropriate tools and techniques and activates appropriate type of water, chemical and/or foam spray;

+ Drives apparatus to emergency scene in event of alarm;

+ Receives on-the-job training in structural (including high rise) firefighting and various technical rescue procedures;

+ Performs related duties as required.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:

+ As a first responder to medical incidents evaluates medical condition of patient;

+ Provides temporary treatment and/or critical intervention for injuries;

+ Communicates with area hospitals for guidance;

+ Transports patient to hospital if necessary;

+ Provides rescue services within designated area;

+ May be required to serve as a paramedic on scene;

+ Performs related duties as required.

FIRE PREVENTION:

+ Conducts routine inspection tours of facilities to check and/or maintain alarm boxes, hydrants, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and foam systems;

+ Reports any dangerous or inadequate conditions;

+ Designs escape routes;

+ May conduct special investigations or present fire prevention training seminars;

+ Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:

+ Performs daily maintenance and checking of personal equipment to ensure readiness for emergency situations;

+ Examines apparatus to ensure adequate levels of gasoline, oil, water, foam and chemicals;

+ Performs operational checks of apparatus and pumps;

+ Ensures ambulance and emergency rescue vehicle are stocked with necessary equipment and medical supplies;

+ Maintains all bio-hazard equipment;

+ Performs related duties as required.

COMMUNICATIONS:

+ Serves as dispatcher;

+ Checks and tests radios and alarms;

+ Maintains communication log;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue techniques as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations;

+ emergency medical techniques;

+ fire inspection and prevention techniques;

+ hazardous materials and instrumentation;

+ fire codes;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ evaluate emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;

+ work under pressure;

+ prepare reports;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

National certification by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or state certification by the Connecticut Fire Academy that meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to individuals with the following certifications, who are IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited.

+ Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

+ Airport Firefighter (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

+ National Registry Emergency Medical Technician or State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician

+ Driver Operator Pumper (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

+ Driver Operator ARFF (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

+ Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain Hazardous Materials Operational level certification.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Paramedic license.

CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY, BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

+ Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with proper endorsements.

+ Incumbents in this class must successfully complete Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

+ Incumbents in this class must complete annual recurrent Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training.

CONNECTICUT AIR NATIONAL GUARD, MILITARY DEPARTMENT:

+ Incumbents in this class must maintain membership in the Connecticut Air National Guard for at least six (6) years after being hired and may be required to attend Air Force Firefighting School within six (6) months of hire.

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain Department of Defense security clearance.

+ Incumbents in this class will be required to complete required training in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6-M within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.

+ Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with proper endorsements and a valid Military Operator’s license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.

+ Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a moderate amount of lifting equipment, danger of injury or loss of life during firefighting and crash rescue operations and handling of hazardous materials, significant mental stress of responding to life and death emergencies and to strongly disagreeable conditions including exposure to weather, loud noises and hazardous materials.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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