Firefighter: Paid Training, Benefits, Life-Saving Impact

DC Army National Guard; Kingwood (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time self

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most drill weekends pay $200–$250

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Firefighter to perform rescue and firefighting operations, inspect sites for hazards, and participate in ongoing training. You will learn to operate equipment, provide first aid, and respond to hazardous material emergencies as part of a military team.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid credentials and opportunities for tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires.
• Inspect aircraft, buildings, and equipment for fire hazards.

Skills

Calm under stress

Risk tolerance

Decisive thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Firefighter to perform rescue and firefighting operations, inspect sites for hazards, and participate in ongoing training. You will learn to operate equipment, provide first aid, and respond to hazardous material emergencies as part of a military team.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid credentials and opportunities for tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.