Fire Department · Career
Austin Straubel International Airport Fire Department
Green Bay, WI · Brown County
Join Austin Straubel International Airport Fire Department as a dispatcher with flexible scheduling requiring at least 10 hours monthly. Pay is $25-$29 hourly, no benefits for this LTE position.
Earn $25 hourly with potential to increase to $27.44 after training; recruitment bonuses up to $6,000 for experienced dispatchers. Apply continuously.
Austin Straubel International Airport is Green Bay's commercial airport, owned and operated by Brown County, Wisconsin. Its Public Safety division handles airport fire protection and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties required of a certificated airfield.
Rather than staffing firefighters as direct county employees, the airport contracts its ARFF and public safety officer positions through Pro-Tec Fire Services, a Green Bay-area company specializing in aircraft rescue and firefighting operations.
Airport-side jobs (mechanics, maintenance, housekeeping) are hired directly through Brown County, while firefighter and public safety officer applicants are directed to Pro-Tec or the airport's Public Safety Chief.
The airport does not hire firefighters directly. For public safety officer or firefighter (ARFF) positions, the airport directs applicants to Pro-Tec Fire Services (protecfire.com/careers) or to email the airport's Public Safety Chief. Pro-Tec keeps applications on file for six months and encourages candidates to check back regularly.
Direct Brown County airport openings (maintenance, mechanic, housekeeping roles) are posted separately through governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty.
Benefits
Through contractor Pro-Tec Fire Services, ARFF/public safety roles offer medical, dental, and vision insurance (UnitedHealthcare and Delta plans), a 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and life, accident, critical illness, and identity theft coverage.
Does the airport hire firefighters directly?
No. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) and public safety officer positions are staffed through contractor Pro-Tec Fire Services. Applicants are directed to protecfire.com/careers or to email the airport's Public Safety Chief.
How do I apply for an ARFF / firefighter position here?
Apply through Pro-Tec Fire Services at protecfire.com/careers (apply-now page). Pro-Tec keeps applications on file for six months, so it's worth checking back regularly.
What benefits come with a firefighter role at the airport?
Through Pro-Tec, roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Are there non-firefighter jobs at the airport?
Yes. Brown County posts direct airport jobs such as airfield mechanic, maintenance mechanic, and housekeeper through governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty.
Who do I contact about public safety positions?
Contact the airport's Public Safety division at (920) 498-4820, or email the Public Safety Chief. General airport administration is reachable at (920) 498-4800.