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 IL 182 AW, National Guard.
As FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) TITLE 5, GS-0081-6, you will serve as a firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, structural and airfield firefighting and crash/rescue operations, and assist in the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Drive firefighting vehicles to fire scenes using predetermined or alternate routes and position the vehicle considering wind, water sources, hazards, and aircraft armament. Perform, rescue, and firefighting duties at airfields handling large or complex aircraft carrying fuel, weapons, or hazardous cargo. Perform standby duty during aircraft refueling, maintenance operations, welding, or burning on fueled or armed aircraft.
Perform rescue of personnel and provide first aid measures, including CPR, bleeding control, obstruction removal, and patient stabilization for transport. Determine proper pressures, number of lines, and relay requirements to the booster pumper during structural or aircraft firefighting operations. Operate hoses, ladders, and hydrants to control and extinguish structural fires in industrial, research, or large facility environments.
Maintain firefighting equipment and perform functional tests, inspections, and preventive maintenance to ensure operational readiness. Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to identify layouts, fire hazards, and locations of fixed fire protection systems. Comply with and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local fire protection, safety, and environmental codes and ordinances.
Use required safety equipment and clothing appropriately and ensure proper fit to enhance overall workplace safety. Study field maps to remain familiar with ground areas, structural locations, and potential hazard environments. Perform housekeeping duties, facility maintenance, and equipment upkeep associated with assigned fire station areas.
Perform functional tests and inspections on firefighting equipment and station facilities to ensure compliance with operational standards. Prepare reports related to fire runs, training, equipment maintenance, inspections, and other fire department operations. Participate in practice drills and training classes to ensure crew proficiency in firefighting techniques and equipment use.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
mayra.rocha@us.af.mil · (309)633-5262
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-05-12.
There are 5 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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