FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

United States Space Force Forces; Fairchild Air Force Base - Clear Lake Recreation Area (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Forces is seeking a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations) to protect people, property, and the environment on a military installation. You will operate as part of a crew performing structural firefighting, rescue, and HazMat response as a first responder.

Duties include hazard and risk assessments, responding to incidents, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental rules.

Qualifications

• Firefighter responsible for structural firefighting, rescue and HazMat operations.
• Performs hazard/risk assessments during initial incident analysis.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and station facilities.
• Follows health, safety and environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Conducts hazard and risk assessments during incident analysis.
• Performs structural firefighting duties across facilities.
• Provides rescue and first aid support as needed.
• Maintains equipment and station readiness.

Job description

FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force Forces

The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting!

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment. Duties: Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.

Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. 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 United States Space Force Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $53930 – $69333/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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