Firefighter (Driver-Operator) Duties As a FIREFIGHTER (DRIVER-OPERATOR), you will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
Drive to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament of aircraft, etc.
Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
Perform crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, and passenger).
Perform standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine mainte...