About the Role
We are seeking expressions of interest from Crew Managers who will be responsible for the management and performance of their crew in the provision of 24/7 Rescue & Firefighting Services (RFFS). This includes the provision of Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services to designated airfields according to the specified International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Category, including support for both civilian and military aircraft. Crew Managers will also provide SRFF services in response to incidents such as fires, building and facility emergencies, storms, gas leaks, burst water mains, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials, and de-contamination tasks.
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Key Accountabilities
- Assume the role of Sector Commander/Bronze Commander
- Lead/manage the crew of the assigned vehicle or equipment in performing all firefighting, rescue, or other required duties, both structural and/or aviation
- Direct the positioning of the vehicle, deployment of crew and equipment, and manage tasks in response to emergency incidents
- Oversee the operation of the vehicle's radio communications and coordination with other emergency services vehicles
- Handle all communication with the control tower and fire control room for necessary clearances, instructions, and incident information
- Supervise the vehicle replenishment of water and agent/media tanks
- Assist in ongoing fire training for RFFS and ADF base personnel as required
- Supervise daily operational serviceability and conduct vehicle and equipment checks
- Report vehicle and equipment status, including defects requiring attention, to the Watch Manager
- Manage daily station duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment
Specific Requirements
Essential Technical and Professional Skills
- Five to ten (5-10) years’ experience in fire/rescue services, including three (3) years in a supervisory position at an ICAO Category six (6) airfield or above
- Additional fire/rescue work experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of formal education at a ratio of two (2) years’ experience to one (1) year of education
- Must be a FVEY national and passport holder
Qualifications
The Crew Manager must hold all qualifications required for the Firefighter/Driver role, together with the applicable Crew Manager qualifications for their FVEY country.
Australia
The applicant must hold:
- PUA30619 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting & Emergency Operations) or
- PUA30719 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
- All qualifications required for Firefighter/Driver
- PUAFIR305 – Respond to Aviation Incidents (General) – must have a Statement of Attainment; and/or
- PUAFIR205 – Respond to Aviation Incidents (Specialist)
- PUAOPE012 – Control a Level 1 Incident – must have a Statement of Attainment
- PUAOPE015 – Conduct Briefings and Debriefings – must have a Statement of Attainment
- PUATEA003 – Lead, Manage and Develop Teams – must have a Statement of Attainment
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – desirable.
United Kingdom
The applicant must hold:
- Crew Commander – Incident Command Initial (ICAO/CAA) or a recognized equivalent
- All qualifications required for Firefighter/Driver
- Relevant crew leadership and incident command competency.
United States
The applicant must hold:
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I & II
- NFPA 472/1072 HAZMAT Technician
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I & II
- NIMS ICS 300 / 400
- All qualifications required for Firefighter/Driver
- Training Delivery qualification – desirable.
Canada
The applicant must hold:
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I & II
- NFPA 472/1072 HAZMAT Technician
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I & II
- NIMS ICS 300 / 400
- All qualifications required for Firefighter/Driver.
New Zealand
The applicant must hold:
- Firefighter Intermediate Urban & Vegetation – NZQA National Certificate Level 3
- Firefighter Intermediate Aviation – NZQA National Certificate Level 3
- Crew Commander – Incident Command Initial
- Crew Leadership
- All qualifications required for Firefighter/Driver.
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