FIREFIGHTER (HAZ MAT TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

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

FIREFIGHTER (HAZ MAT TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations.

Summary continued Drives and operates firefighting vehicles of significant complexity to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release, and to conduct performance of noninvasive emergency medical procedures.

Key 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 Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (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.

Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51792 – $67331/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government