Airfield Firefighter & HazMat Tech — BLS Rescue

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs seeks a Firefighter (Hazard Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) to join a crew conducting airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations.

You will drive and operate complex firefighting vehicles, respond to hazardous material releases, and perform noninvasive emergency medical procedures in accordance with established protocols. This role emphasizes safety and rapid response in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Performs hazard assessment and incident analysis as part of firefighting duties.
• Provides Basic Life Support and follows medical protocols.
• Operates firefighting vehicles and supports crash-rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis.
• 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 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.

Skills

Hazard assessment

Basic Life Support

Emergency medical procedures

Vehicle operation

Crash-rescue

Tools

Pumper trucks

ARFF vehicles

Firefighting equipment

Job description

The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs seeks a Firefighter (Hazard Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) to join a crew conducting airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations.

You will drive and operate complex firefighting vehicles, respond to hazardous material releases, and perform noninvasive emergency medical procedures in accordance with established protocols. This role emphasizes safety and rapid response in a high-demand environment.