Airport Firefighter – 165th Unit (Garden City, GA)

About the role

This position is with the 165th Air Wing SAVHHIAP at Savannah‑Hilton Head International Airport in Garden City, GA. As a member of the airport fire fighting team you will respond to aircraft fires, structural fires, hazardous material spills, medical emergencies and special rescue situations. You will also operate and maintain specialized ARFF vehicles, assist with fire inspections and perform fire‑emergency dispatch duties.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft, structural, hazardous‑material, medical and rescue emergencies at the airport.
• Operate, service and maintain Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and related equipment.
• Conduct fire inspections on military and civilian airport facilities, flight lines, extinguishers and hydrants.
• Perform fire‑emergency dispatch operations and maintain communication logs.
• Clean and maintain fire department buildings, grounds and equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED (proof required) and minimum age of 18.
• Pass NFPA 1582 physical and medical examination.
• Obtain a favorable background investigation and required security clearance.
• Hold Firefighter II NPQ/IFSAC certification, current CPR/First Responder certification, and NPQ/IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations certification.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and obtain a military driver’s license for fire‑fighting vehicles.

Required skills

• Operation of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles.
• Hazardous material handling and containment.
• Fire inspection procedures for airport facilities.
• Emergency dispatch and communication management.