State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant (Military Department) (5672PS)

$38.60-$48.60 Hourly / $3,087.55-$3,887.51 BiWeekly /
$80,585.00-$101,464.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport and at the Military Department, Connecticut Air National Guard Base this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor of an assigned shift of Firefighters engaged in performing firefighting and fire prevention operations and the provision of crash rescue, emergency medical and crisis response services as applied to airports and aircraft rescue situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an Airport Crash Rescue Fire Captain or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Airport Crash Rescue Firefighters and other employees on an assigned shift.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises and assists an assigned staff in performance of firefighting functions and duties including firefighting and technical rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention activities, equipment maintenance and communications; 
  • Assists Fire Captain with overseeing and maintaining station, fire, medical and/or ambulance equipment; 
  • Formulates shift assignments and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policies and standards; 
  • Studies, analyzes and evaluates duties performed by lower level Firefighters and other personnel; 
  • Responsible for coordination of information transfer across shifts; 
  • Acts as Incident Commander on scene of fire, emergency and medical responses which includes formulation of strategy and tactics for effective mitigation of situations; 
  • Supervises procedures for mass decontamination and containment of hazardous materials; 
  • Ensures records and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with national standards (National Fire Incident Reporting System); 
  • Conducts mandated facilities inspections on a regular basis; 
  • Assists in and/or provides educational instruction and training to firefighting and non-firefighting departmental personnel, other agency personnel and individuals; 
  • Assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
  • May supervise removal of equipment, supplies, documents and other items from burning structures or aircraft and preserve evidence necessary to determine the cause of fire or crash; 
  • May identify training needs, develop monthly objectives and ensure fulfillment of certification needs; 
  • May be responsible for completion of shift change duties such as vehicle readiness, radio accountability, etc.; 
  • May implement established procedures; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue techniques as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations; 
  • Knowledge of
    • fire investigation, inspection and prevention techniques; 
    • and ability to utilize and implement Incident Command System in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS); 
    • emergency medical services techniques; 
    • hazardous materials and instrumentation; 
    • fire safety codes; 
    • training practices and procedures; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • evaluate emergency situations and develop effective course of action; 
    • work under pressure; 
    • prepare reports; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter in an organized fire department at the level of a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2 or in the state firefighting service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Officer 1 certification.
  • Incumbents in this class must maintain membership in the Connecticut Air National Guard for at least six (6) years which may be in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter class, a combination of time while served in the Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter and/or Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant classes or from the time of new hire into the Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant class. Incumbents may be required to attend the Air Force Firefighting School within six (6) months of hire.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to complete required training in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6M within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.
  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license with proper endorsements and a valid Military Operator's license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or a Paramedic license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Office of State Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector certification.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have 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 in responding to life and death emergencies and to strongly disagreeable conditions including exposure to weather, loud noises and hazardous materials.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 15

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Airport Crash Rescue Fire Lieutenant (Military Department) in Salary Group PS 15 approved effective October 7, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-087

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/07/2024

CLASS: 5672PS; EST: 12/30/2011; REV: 5/29/2024;