Firefighter II ($10,000 Sign-on-Bonus) Written Exam & WPE Scheduled for the week of December 10, 2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responds to emergency incidents, executing all tasks required to mitigate an emergency as certified. 

Drives vehicle/apparatus safely. Operates and inspects all apparatus, tools, and equipment safely and effectively to mitigate emergencies and extinguish/suppress fires. 

Must be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the job posting.  

Be able to successfully complete a background investigation, including a full employment history check, a credit check, a criminal history records check, and a driving records check.

Be able to pass a comprehensive medical and vision examination, including drug screening.

Be able to successfully pass a physical ability examination and a polygraph examination.

Be able to pass a written exam.

Operational-level knowledge of:

hazardous materials incident response,

basic firefighting and rescue skills, and

use of associated equipment and procedures.

Must be cleared as a driver/operator of an EMS transport unit within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into position.

Firefighter experience at an Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) airport (commercial or military).

Airport Firefighter certification by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or a fully equivalent certification.

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Firefighter I certification accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).

Firefighter II certification accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).

Hazardous Materials Operations certification accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or higher, issued by the VA Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).  

Must be able to perform duties without adverse effects of motion sickness/claustrophobia. 

Works under pressure and maintains emotional self-control during emergencies.

Work requires heavy physical effort; it uses strength, climbing/balancing, and crawling.

Regularly exposed to dangerous/hazardous conditions, communicable diseases, and potential for serious injury or death.  Wears personal protective equipment.

Works established shifts; is subject to holdover and recall for essential services and emergencies.

Subject to one-time and recurring training, certification, and other requirements and standards mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia and other proper authorities.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

WHAT WE OFFER

A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits package here. 

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.