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Join Us Job Notices Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire DepartmentThe Buffalo Niagara International Airport Rescue and Firefighting Team proudly serves the traveling public, devoted to the health and safety of those in and around the Buffalo Airport. Formed in 1981, ARFF is an elite firefighting unit capable of responding to all types of aviation related incidents, in addition to structural fires and medical emergencies. We average more than 650 calls a year. In between, we train daily in various aspects of firefighting. We also conduct periodic tabletop exercises and drills at the airfield, sometimes with other first responders from the area, to ensure we can all work together. ARFF is a tradition for the caring and the committed and we are looking for individuals who can carry it on. Join Us Thank you to those that have applied for our October 24, 2015 Fire Fighter Exam. A notification will be sent via mail regarding the scheduled exam time and location a week prior to exam date to those that have applied prior to the September 25, 2015 deadline. Study Guide Download Study Guide NFTA Firefighter Exam Preparation The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is offering FREE EXAM PREPARATION REVIEW for the upcoming NFTA FIREFIGHTER EXAM. Click here for more info. 1 Download, print and fillout the Fire Fighter Application Download Application Download Application Available: August 24, 2015 2 Mail your application and $25 application fee to: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Human Resource Department 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, New York 14203 Application fee can be in the form of a personal check, certified check, or money order made payable to NFTA. Deadline: September 25, 2015 3 Download Study Guide and take exam Download Study Guide Upon application review a notification will be sent via mail regarding your scheduled exam time and location a week prior to exam date. Exam Date: October 24, 2015Job Opportunity Notice August 24, 2015 Job #111-15-N TITLE: AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER DEPARTMENT: AVIATION – BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL. AIRPORT SALARY: GRADE A ($15.2114-$21.3161) UNION: BNAFA WORK OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the Fire Chief, Aircraft Fire and Rescue, perform firefighting and related tasks; respond to all emergency requests within BNIA ARFF jurisdiction; participate in training sessions as directed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Respond to aircraft incidents, structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, miscellaneous rescue requests, and emergency medical requests Operate all department emergency vehicles Operate fire department dispatch and other airport communications systems relatated equipment Maintain presence in the airport terminal Maintain and clean Fire Department facility and grounds Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to work in all fire service related situations and wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ability to absorb and assess information, and make decisions quickly. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations. Require excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather; operate heavy-duty fire apparatus and vehicles. Must be able to work rotating shifts to include weekends, holidays, overtime and call-ins. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess and maintain valid New York State Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Must possess and maintain valid NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certification, or be able to obtain such within 6 months of employment. Must be able to attend and successfully complete the NYS Fire Academy and Basic Aircraft Rescue Firefighting School within the first year of employment. Basic computer skills, preferred, including the ability to use MS Word and Excel to prepare reports and complete routine tasks. Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment. To be eligible for appointment to this position, candidates will be required to complete the following: criminal background check, drug/alcohol screening, interview(s), medical examination, written exam, physical agility test, and safety assessment survey. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have far visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses. Corrected binocular visual acuity must be at least 20/40. Must be able to correctly identify at least 9 of the first 13 plates on the 24-plate Ishihara color vision test. Tinted contacts or lenses cannot be used to meet color vision standard. Average hearing loss in the unaided ear must not be above 40 dB at 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 Hertz. Firefighting is typically performed in uncontrolled environments associated with poor visibility, high background noise, life-threatening hazards and sometimes emotionally disturbing human casualties. Firefighters must be physically and medically capable of safely performing the challenging tasks required for interior firefighting. Tasks may involve the performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling or squatting, and that may involve the lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying (up to 50 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (up to 200 pounds) of heavy objects and materials. May also involve the twisting of the upper body and the rotating of the wrists. Jobs involve standing 5-6 hours at one time, and walking up to one hour at a time. Incumbent must be capable of quickly and properly donning personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Time is spent both in the firehouse and in the field. In the field, the position may be exposed to emergency situations such as fire, smoke and hazardous materials. Application Deadline: September 25, 2015 Exam Date: October 24, 2015 The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity EmployerShare:Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department 251 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, New York 14225 (716)...