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Department of Emergency Services
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· As of: 1/21/2010
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JOB OP: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE February 4, 2010 Job #005-10-N TITLE: AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING OFFICER BRANCH: AVIATION/BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SALARY: GRADE A-$13.4124/hr.-$18.7951/hr. UNION: BUFFALO NIAGARA AIRPORT FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Chief, Aircraft Fire and Rescue, perform firefighting and related tasks; respond to all emergency requests within BNIA ARF jurisdiction; conduct training sessions as [...]  |
NFA Vacancies From: U.S. Fire Administration [mailto:usfa@service.govdelivery.com] Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 8:44 AM Subject: National Fire Academy Second Semester Course Vacancies Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You may refer to the internet at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/applications/nfacourses/main/vacancies/ for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email netc-admissions@dhs.gov or by phone at (301) 447-1035. [...]  |
JOB OP: Erie County CPS Looking for a Computer Programmer Both positions require C++ or a similar Objected Oriented Programming language experience and some knowledge of SQL commands. One is a full time Junior Programmer Analyst. Starting pay is $41K. Normal county benefits (health insurance, vacation, etc) This is a Civil Service title and the candidate will have to eventually take a test. Some training will be provided.  |
TRAINING: Fire Officer 1 Course Still Has Openings The Fire Officer 1 Course #4610001 scheduled to start at 7pm on Tuesday 2/2/2010 at Orchard Park still has openings. This course is at risk of being cancelled if a minimum of 10 students are not present at the start of the class. Please submit a standard training course application to the Fire Safety Office immediately. [...]  |
TRAINING: Training Officers Urged to Submit 2010 Course Requests The more course requests we receive as early as possible help us to fight for more training hours for you. Please organize your requests by preferred semester as indicated on the form.  |
Gregory W. Skibitsky, Commissioner
(716) 858-6578
24 Hour Dispatch: 716-898-3696
The Department of Emergency Services works closely with the entire emergency services community in Erie County, serving the public and first responders alike.
The Fire Safety Division supports each of the County's 94 volunteer fire departments, and three career fire departments. The Fire Safety Office manages the Emergency Services Training & Operations Center in Cheektowaga and two other field training centers in Amherst and Orchard Park where some 4,000 fire fighters annually receive training.
The Department maintains a countywide radio system consisting of over 3,000 mobile and portable radios, 14 base stations and several radio towers.
The Division of Emergency Medical Services trains all ambulance crews and emergency medical squads consisting of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. It dispatches all ambulance calls in Buffalo and coordinates all ambulance calls throughout Erie County.
The Disaster Office maintains a comprehensive emergency management plan to maximize a timely and effective response to major emergencies and disasters.
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