Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $18.07 - $24.82 Hourly
Location : 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03124
Department: FIRE (300)
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Central
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.
Essential Job Duties
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.
Safety/Security Sensitive Designation:
This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
2. Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service including but not limited to, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous materials, emergency medical assistance, utilities, air supply, rehabilitation, exposure, water supply, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), and specialized rescue.
3. Once certified, fill in as Driver/Operator when assigned.
4. Assist with safety education for the community.
5. Clean and maintain station and equipment.
6. Participate in personal, company and department training.
7. Regularly participate in either group or self-directed physical fitness activities.
8. Assist with all inspections and testing that include but are not limited to pre-incident planning, building inspections, hydrant inspections, and hose and pump tests.
9. Assist Driver/Operator with truck and equipment checks.
10. Perform recordkeeping.
11. May be assigned in the Operations or Training division.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

A Firefighter who meets the qualifications below may be assigned to fill the role of Driver/Operator.

1. Completion of one (1) year of service with the FFD and has successfully met all probationary requirements.
2. Completion of FFD Backup Driver program and certification as a Backup Driver.
3. Familiarity with buildings and streets in immediate coverage area and outlying areas of the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES When Assigned as Driver/Operator include the following:

1. Safely deliver crew members and equipment to the scene of all types of emergencies - EMS, fire, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, extrication, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), technical rescue, and aerial operations.
2. Check all equipment. Perform minor maintenance on the apparatus and equipment and record any apparatus maintenance problems.
3. Operate the pumps and deliver water supply, operate aerial devices, and other equipment at working fires.

Secondary Job Duties

1. Secondary duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Be a citizen of the United States or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under the Compact of Free Association (Marshall Islands), not less than 18 years of age. Applicants less than 21 years of age must possess one of the requirements listed in 1-5:
   1. Arkansas EMT certification or National Registry EMT certification
   2. Medical certification or license at a higher level (paramedic, nurse, etc.)
   3. 12 college credit hours
   4. Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification through IFSAC or Pro-Board
   5. A minimum of two years' honorable service in the US Armed Forces including National Guard.
2. Ark. State Code provides that no person who has arrived at the age of thirty-five (35) shall be eligible for appointment to the Fire Department except where the applicant is already a paid firefighter. The maximum age of thirty-five (35) shall not apply to:
   1. Any person who has at least two (2) years of previous experience as a paid firefighter with another department and whose years of experience as a paid firefighter, when subtracted from the person's age leaves a remainder of not more than thirty- two (32) years.
   2. A current or former service member of the regular or reserve component of the uniformed services of the United States as defined under 10 U.S.C. § 101 who is within three (3) years of separation or retirement from the regular or reserve component of the uniformed services of the United States.
3. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. A transcript from an accredited institution documenting a minimum of twelve (12) hours of completed college coursework with at least a "C" average may substitute for a high school diploma or GED certificate.
4. Applicants for Certified Firefighter I and II with EMT must possess a currently valid certification through the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board and a certified EMT must possess a currently valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician either through the State of Arkansas Department of Health or through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
5. Must possess a valid driver's license.
6. Must successfully pass post offer testing including criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination and psychological evaluation.
7. If not already certified, must obtain Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
8. If not already certified, must obtain EMT certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
9. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written often under adverse conditions; possess good judgment; good powers of observation and memory.
10. Ability to react quickly and effectively in all emergencies, natural or man-caused disasters.
11. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public.
12. Must be proficient in the operation and use of all vehicles and equipment.
13. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.
14. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
15. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is exposed to extremes in weather conditions; possible injury while riding on emergency vehicles or operating department equipment; hazards inherent to fire, hazardous materials, special rescue scene situations and emergency medical incidents. The noise level in the working environment is frequently loud. Mental stress generated by involvement in life and death situations; cardiovascular stress generated by movement from resting to highly active states.

The City of Fayetteville is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Eligible for those City benefits offered to full time, 40+ hours per week uniformed Fire Department employees and those accruals of paid leave also offered to employees of that work status.
Please click this link for more details on City employee benefits:
www.fayetteville-ar.gov/654/Employee-Benefits-Information
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To qualify for this position, the candidate must be a citizen of the United States or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under the Compact of Free Association (Marshall Islands); not less than 18 years of age.Do you meet this requirement?

• YES
• NO

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Applicants less than 21 years of age must possess one of the requirements listed in a-e: a. Arkansas EMT certification or National Registry EMT certification b. Medical certification or license at a higher level (paramedic, nurse, etc.) c. 12 college credit hours d. Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification through IFSAC or Pro-Boarde. A minimum of two years' honorable service in the US Armed Forces including National Guard. If you are less than 21 years of age, have you attached one of the required documentations listed in a-e above?

• YES
• NO
• Not Applicable

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Ark. State Code provides that no person who has arrived at the age of thirty-five (35) shall be eligible for appointment to the Fire Department except where the applicant is already a paid firefighter. The maximum age of thirty-five (35) shall not apply to: a. Any person who has at least two (2) years of previous experience as a paid firefighter with another department and whose years of experience as a paid firefighter, when subtracted from the person's age leaves a remainder of not more than thirty- five (35) years; b. a current or former service member of the regular or reserve component of the uniformed services of the United States as defined under 10 U.S.C. 101 who is within three (3) years of separation or retirement from the regular or reserve component of the uniformed services of the United States. Do you meet the requirements of this Ark. State Code if it applies to you? Please mark "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.

• YES
• NO
• Not Applicable

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A candidate for this position must possess a high school diploma, GED, or a transcript from an accredited institution documenting a minimum of 12 hours of completed college coursework with at least a "C" average as a substitute for a high school diploma or GED certificate. Have you attached an electronic copy of either your GED certificate, high school diploma, college transcript or college diploma to your Job Application Account?

• YES
• NO

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The candidate must possess a valid driver's license. Have you attached an electronic copy of your currently valid Driver's License to your Job Application Account?

• YES
• NO

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Have you attached an electronic copy of your birth certificate, naturalization record, or unexpired United States passport or passport card, or unexpired Marshall Island Passport or U.S. Immigration Form I-94 to your Job Application Account?

• YES
• NO

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Have you attached an electronic copy of proof of passing the Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT)? Only a CPAT approved by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted.

• YES
• NO

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If you are a former service member of the regular or reserve component of the uniformed services of the United States, have you attached a copy of your DD214?

• YES
• NO
• Not Applicable

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What is your current driver's license number? (INCLUDE STATE, EXPIRATION DATE, AND CLASS/ENDORSEMENTS)
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What is your Social Security Number?
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What is your date of birth?
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Were you discharged by any of your former employers?

• Yes
• No

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If you were discharged by any of your former employers, explain the details:
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Describe any specific work experience or training received that you believe beneficial in performing the job of firefighter:
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Please list five work references (do not include relatives): INCLUDE NAME, DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP SUCH AS SUPERVISOR, CO-WORKER, CLIENT, ETC.
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If you have been convicted of any criminal law (excluding minor traffic violations and juvenile convictions), provide the name of the Court, the Date, the Nature of the Violation, and the Disposition of the Case:
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Please use the space below for any comments or additional remarks you may have regarding your qualifications:
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Click "yes" below ONLY IF YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: I acknowledge that the job of firefighter, for which I hereby make application, is a critical public safety position. I therefore agree and understand the employer may investigate my background, including but not necessarily limited to, my work record, schooling, reputation, and any law enforcement records pertaining to criminal arrests, charge of law violation or conviction. I further agree that this information including that of a privileged or confidential nature may be received or utilized by the City of Fayetteville in evaluating my suitability as an applicant. I release employers, agencies, and persons named herein from any and all liability resulting from the furnishing of such information. I agree to furnish any additional information and/or submit to oral, written or physical examinations as may be required to complete the pre-employment evaluation. I understand further consideration is precluded should I fail to provide requested information or for any reason not complete the examination procedure. It is agreed and understood this application for employment does not obligate the City to employee the applicant. Further, I understand and agree that if employed, my employment is at will only, for no term of definite duration, and is subject to rules, regulations and procedures adopted by the Civil Service Commission of the City of Fayetteville. By clicking "yes" below, I am certifying that this application was completed by me and that all entries and information on it are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for in any part of my City application, in any supplement thereto, or in any City records, will be