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Firefighter

Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Posted
12 Jan 2026
POSITION SUMMARY

Provide Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Emergency Medical (EMS), and Hazmat services to Chennault International Airport and its surrounding areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Respond to any ARFF, EMS, or Hazmat incident on or near the airport.
  • Conduct Runway / safety checks of the airfield at random intervals
  • Conduct extinguisher checks
  • Check and maintain all emergency vehicles and all rescue tools
  • Test and inspect fire hose and hydrants
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the fire station and its grounds
  • Conduct standbys for tenants and charters
  • Conduct fuel farm and fuel hauler inspections
  • Conduct Tower and other building inspections
  • Conduct wildlife dispersal on the airfield
  • Inspect and maintain SCBAs
  • Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid Louisiana Driver's License
  • Minimum age 21 years old
  • US Citizen
  • Pass a background check
  • Pass a medical physical
  • High School Diploma
REQUIRED EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Firefighter I (must obtain Firefighter II within 6 months of appointment)
  • ARFF (local 40 hours certification or equivalent) must be obtained within 90 days of appointment.
  • LABEMS Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) within 1 year of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • No travel required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • May be required to lift and carry heavy weight.
  • Must be able to perform all tasks of a Firefighter/EMS professional.
  • Must be able to perform tasks while wearing an SCBA and full firefighting PPE.
  • Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.


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Details

  • Job Reference: 2563969112-2
  • Date Posted: 12 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Constellis
  • Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Salary: On Application