Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support)
USAF Academy Fire & Emergency Services · USAF Academy, Co
Position Details
- Closing Date
- October 15, 2026
- Positions Available
- 1
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Category
- Firefighter
- Salary
- Available to subscribers
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting and rescue operations.
Duties: Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. Performs Basic Life Support. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers and aerial ladder trucks. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Work Schedule: Full-time. The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on-/24-hour off-basis which includes weekends and holidays. The incumbent is required to work rotating shifts. Occasional travel required.
Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. The incumbent is required to shave and must not have facial hair between the sealing surface of the self-contained breathing apparatus facepiece and the face and must not interfere with the operation of the facepiece. This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.
Local and/or Unique Requirements: The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Public Telecommunicator I and Public Telecommunicator II certifications. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain IFSAC Incident Safety Officer certification. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications as required by the organization. The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends. May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
Certification Requirements: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, National Registry Emergency Medical Technical - Basic (EMT-B).
Requirements: Hazardous Materials Tech, Basic Life Support
Salary: $51,792 - $67,331 Per Year
Application Deadline: 2026-10-15
Requirements
- Hazardous Materials Tech, Basic Life Support
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