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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is seeking an ARFF Deputy Chief. The ARFF Deputy Chief is a member of the RIAC management team, reports to the Vice President of Operations and Maintenance and is the primary training and administration support for the ARFF Chief. The Deputy Chief assumes the Chief’s responsibilities in his or her absence to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, NFPA standards and the Airport Emergency Plan.  The Ideal Candidate for this position will have a 4-year degree in fire science or a related field, however an Associate’s degree will be considered. Also, 5 years’ experience in a leadership role (Captain or higher) in an ARFF department is required. Experience managing Union employees is strongly preferred.

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Filing Deadline: Open Until August 21, 2022

• Ideal Candidate:

   The Ideal Candidate for this position will have a 4-year degree in fire science or a related field, however an Associate’s degree will be considered. Also, 5 years’ experience in a leadership role (Captain or higher) in an ARFF department is required. Experience managing Union employees is strongly preferred. He or she must possess an Emergency Medical Technician License, with the ability to obtain a Rhode Island license within 6 months of hire. The Deputy Chief must have NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I Level II) NFPA 1003, (Airport Firefighter) 1021, (Fire Officer) and 1041, (Fire Service Instructor) certification or equivalent. Also, the Deputy Chief must possess a certificate of completion of National Incident Management Systems 700, 100, 200, 300, as well as completion of NIMS 400 and 800. The Deputy Chief must be knowledgeable of 14 CFR Part 139.315 through 321 and have thorough knowledge of NFPA standards as they relate to airport fire protection and firefighting. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Rhode Island driver’s license.