Lead Firefighter: Structure Fire & Rescue Leader

Air Education and Training Command; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force, seeks a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major firefighting apparatus and a crew of three or more firefighters during structural firefighting and rescue operations.

You will direct firefighting crews, perform emergency rescue and first aid, and oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities while adhering to health, safety, and environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to operate a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper or aerial ladder truck during firefighting and rescue operations.
• Directs firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Directs assigned crew in performance of structural firefighting duties for various facilities including potential R&D sites or large industrial complexes, and may involve hazardous materials containment and Basic Life Support duties.
• Leads the assigned crew in emergency rescue and immediate first aid measures to stabilize victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Assigns crew members to maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and performs work in a manner that enhances workplace safety.

Job description

Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force, seeks a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major firefighting apparatus and a crew of three or more firefighters during structural firefighting and rescue operations.

You will direct firefighting crews, perform emergency rescue and first aid, and oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities while adhering to health, safety, and environmental rules.