Airfield Firefighter: Basic Life Support & Rescue

Air Force Civilian Service; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health insurance

Federal retirement

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a civilian Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at Westover ARB, Chicopee MA. You will join a crew handling airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, and vehicle operations with complex equipment.

Candidates must obtain DoD firefighter certifications and pass health/safety requirements. The role offers full-time employment with potential overtime and special retirement provisions under FERS/CSRS.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Firefighter II (including Firefighter I) and have HAZMAT Awareness and Operations.
• Ability to operate firefighting vehicles and perform Basic Life Support.
• Must obtain and maintain required DoD firefighter certifications within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic Life Support.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles (pumpers, aerial ladder, ARFF).
• Engage in crash-rescue and firefighting duties in varied environments.
• Maintain equipment and fire station facilities; ensure safety compliance.

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a civilian Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at Westover ARB, Chicopee MA. You will join a crew handling airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, and vehicle operations with complex equipment.

Candidates must obtain DoD firefighter certifications and pass health/safety requirements. The role offers full-time employment with potential overtime and special retirement provisions under FERS/CSRS.