Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, Lead Firefighter, GS-0081-08, is to serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.
-Lead a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations. -Direct firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
-Direct assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex (e.g., bombers, cargo, and passenger) aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; and the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties.
-Lead assigned crew and performs emergency 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. -Assign crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
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This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $65148 – $84689/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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