FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

Air Education and Training Command; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in the United States is seeking a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations) to serve on a crew involved in airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and HAZMAT operations.

The role emphasizes hazard assessment, incident analysis, material identification, and rescue duties to protect people, property, and the environment, with routine equipment maintenance and strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards as a first responder.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments during initial incident analysis.
• Survey incidents to identify materials involved and evaluate releases.
• Conduct crash-rescue and firefighting duties in airfield and structural incidents.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and comply with health, safety, and environmental rules.

Job description

FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations

Key Responsibilities

Continued from Summary: 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.

Surveys the incident to identify materials involved, determines whether hazardous materials have been released, evaluates surrounding conditions; and predicting the likely behavior of a material and/or container. 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. 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 Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46076 - $59898/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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