FIREFIGHTER (HRD MTL TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Maxwell AFB, Alabama
• Salary: $50460 – $65599/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-10
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-17

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations.

Key Responsibilities

Continued from Summary: Drives and operates firefighting vehicles of significant complexity to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release, and to conduct performance of noninvasive emergency medical procedures. Duties: Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis.

Conducts immediate incident surveys to completely identify materials involved, determines specific HAZMAT that have been released, analyzes surrounding conditions to identify the materials and containers involved; predicts behavior of a material and/or container and recommends mitigation actions. Performs Basic Life Support. Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support.

Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.

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. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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