Fire Department Intern

Kenton County AP External•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Supports the ARFF department as directed by the leadership team. Responsible for assisting with ARFF operations and planning efforts for the airport. The incumbent is required to exercise initiative in applying education and/or skills, work semi-independently, be resourceful and systematic in approach to various assignments and tasks; may be responsible for projects or be part of a project team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. Assists with reviewing, updating and ensuring department training is in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Assists with developing and maintaining department’s Uniform/PPE inventory system. Shadow Incident Commanders to learn more about ARFF Emergency responses and activities. Assists with development of recruiting program for ARFF department. Assists with revision of new hire orientation tasks books and training guidelines. Assists with implementation and administration of ARFF department’s record management system (RMS). Assists with record keeping of ARFF document retention items. Assist with maintaining ARFF fueling and occupancy inspection records to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies. Partners with management and subject-matter experts to support the ARFF department. Performs quality assurance checks on data, reports and presentations for ARFF department. Assists with constructing, updating and maintaining ARFF Department manuals, SOP’s, policies and procedures. Under the supervision of ARFF fire department training officer, may climb ground ladders as part of supervised training exercises. Observes and performs supervised duties, as assigned, that are outside the designated “hot-zone” of an emergency scene. Wears Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA)s as part of assigned training sessions that do not include proximity to an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) area. Observes emergency incidents and assists in various duties, including but not limited to restoring apparatus & equipment, rehabilitative assistance and duties assigned by Incident Commander. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

Junior/Senior seeking a Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
Application of professional concepts of limited scope and complexity and/or focused projects.
Microsoft Office products.
Record Management Systems.
Clearly and effectively communicating, both orally and in writing
Thorough working knowledge of office automation and business applications
Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups
Using time effectively on key priorities and to provide information to people in a timely manner.
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, climbing, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Assists with reviewing, updating and ensuring department training is in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Assists with developing and maintaining department’s Uniform/PPE inventory system.
Shadow Incident Commanders to learn more about ARFF Emergency responses and activities.
Assists with development of recruiting program for ARFF department.
Assists with revision of new hire orientation tasks books and training guidelines.
Assists with implementation and administration of ARFF department’s record management system (RMS).
Assists with record keeping of ARFF document retention items.
Assist with maintaining ARFF fueling and occupancy inspection records to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Partners with management and subject-matter experts to support the ARFF department.
Performs quality assurance checks on data, reports and presentations for ARFF department.
Assists with constructing, updating and maintaining ARFF Department manuals, SOP’s, policies and procedures.
Under the supervision of ARFF fire department training officer, may climb ground ladders as part of supervised training exercises.
Observes and performs supervised duties, as assigned, that are outside the designated “hot-zone” of an emergency scene.
Wears Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA)s as part of assigned training sessions that do not include proximity to an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) area.
Observes emergency incidents and assists in various duties, including but not limited to restoring apparatus & equipment, rehabilitative assistance and duties assigned by Incident Commander.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.