Airfield Fire Chief - Station Leadership

Air Force Materiel Command (DAF); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command (DAF) is seeking a Supervisory Firefighter at Tinker AFB, OK. The role oversees a fire station with multiple firefighting crews operating complex vehicles to combat airfield and structural fires, including crash and rescue operations.

The position requires directing firefighting and rescue duties, supervising crew performance, and ensuring safety protocols. Occasional travel may be required with full-time employment status.

Qualifications

• Specialized federal experience: one year at the next lower grade (GS-08) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of firefighting, rescue operations, and hazard control.
• Ability to supervise crews and lead under emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction of day-to-day station operations.
• Direct operation of firefighting apparatus including pumpers and aerial ladders.
• Supervise crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfield, and structural firefighting duties.
• Supervise rescue and initial medical care to prepare victims for transport.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Firefighting vehicle operation

Emergency first aid

HAZMAT awareness

Crew supervision

Leadership under emergency conditions

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Job description

Air Force Materiel Command (DAF) is seeking a Supervisory Firefighter at Tinker AFB, OK. The role oversees a fire station with multiple firefighting crews operating complex vehicles to combat airfield and structural fires, including crash and rescue operations.

The position requires directing firefighting and rescue duties, supervising crew performance, and ensuring safety protocols. Occasional travel may be required with full-time employment status.