THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6315000 and is part of the NC ANG, National Guard (ANG-145th CES / MD 01082957 / 01082971).
As a FIREFIGHTER, GS-0081-06, you will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles; drive to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate, when necessary, and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft; lead a crew in the operation of pumps, foam generators, extended waterways, ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment; determine proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper.
When operating a crash truck, maneuvers vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring that backflash or flashover will not occur; maintain constant awareness of levels in self-contained breathing apparatus and warns other firefighters when tanks are close to empty; assist in training other firefighters on driving vehicles and operating equipment; participate as a member of the base HAZMAT Response Team' participate in the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Firefighter Certification System; perform and direct assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling large or complex aircraft (e.g.
fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger); perform and lead assigned crew in structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; perform and lead assigned crew in the rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility; maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities; lead a crew of one or two firefighters, GS-04 or GS-05, assigned to man the major piece of motorized firefighting equipment in firefighting and rescue operations; perform other duties as assigned.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
THOMAS.LAZAROSKI@US.AF.MIL · 704-391-4390
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $46421 – $60347/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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