Airport Firefighter: ARFF, Crash Rescue & BLS

Air Force Civilian Service; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 78,300 - 95,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-26 days of vacation time

Immediate health insurance coverage

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) coverage

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is looking to hire a full-time Firefighter (Basic Life Support) for the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron at Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA. This position entails driving complex firefighting vehicles and executing airfield and structural firefighting duties.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and specific certifications within 24 months. Employees will work a unique rotational schedule, and starting pay is $87,000 per year.

Benefits include retirement coverage under FERS, vacation time, and health insurance starting immediately.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Certification in Firefighter II is mandatory.
• Ability to operate firefighting vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles.
• Perform basic life support and firefighting duties.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and facilities.

Skills

Driving firefighting vehicles

Basic life support techniques

Safety compliance

Education

Firefighter II Certification

HAZMAT Awareness Certification

National Registry EMT-B Certification

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service is looking to hire a full-time Firefighter (Basic Life Support) for the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron at Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA. This position entails driving complex firefighting vehicles and executing airfield and structural firefighting duties.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and specific certifications within 24 months. Employees will work a unique rotational schedule, and starting pay is $87,000 per year.

Benefits include retirement coverage under FERS, vacation time, and health insurance starting immediately.