Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter at State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services East Granby, CT

Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter

State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services

East Granby, CT

Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter

Location East Granby, CT

Date Opened 8/17/2026 12:00:00 PM

Salary 77,998.00 to 96,768.00/year (Employees new to state service
start at minimum of pay plan)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 8/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

Dedicated employee parking

Position Highlights: Full-time, First-shift; Rotating 24/48 hour
schedules; Out-of-state 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 individuals are
certified for permanent appointment to the position;

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 Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is committed to conducting
military operations in an environmentally friendly manner and will
continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce
pollution-generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its
valuable training lands.

NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Plan

Before You Apply:

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum
Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You
must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum
experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close
date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from
accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive
educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below.

Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As
the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to
submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for
this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume,
transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records,
supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion
of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location: 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.

Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the
job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you
officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are
rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that
incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job
posting.

Request exceptions by emailing mil.hr@ct.gov

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

Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or
'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online
Employment Center job posting.

Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional
Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the
questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via
an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your
JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose
experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare,
review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best
impression!

Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to
track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for
updates and tasks.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this
recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to
confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment
updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our
Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the
recruitment process, reach out to Human Resources at mil.hr@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with
confidence!

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 to 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 to 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 applicants with the following
certifications that are IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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 (IFAC 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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