Military Firefighter - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Marine Resources; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Bangor, ME is seeking a Firefighter/Rescue Specialist. The role focuses on preventing and suppressing structural and aircraft fires, conducting crash rescue operations, and maintaining firefighting equipment.

Work involves teamwork and potentially life-threatening situations. Requirements include three years in an organized fire department, knowledge of aircraft firefighting, and certification as Fire Fighter I & II; Academy

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in an organized fire department.
• Preference for experience in aircraft firefighting and rescue.
• Graduation from a certified Military Fire Fighter Academy can substitute for three years education.

Responsibilities

• Fights structural and aircraft fires as part of a team to suppress fires.
• Responds to aircraft rescue situations to save lives and minimize property damage.
• Drives firefighting and rescue vehicles to scene and positions them effectively.
• Operates pumps to maintain water/foam/chemicals pressure.
• Administers First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder care to injured persons.
• Inspects and maintains firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus.

Skills

Structural firefighting

Aircraft firefighting

Rescue techniques

Emergency medical procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Equipment maintenance

Emergency comms systems

Vehicle operation

Education

Military Fire Fighter Academy

Job description

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management

Job Class Code: 0086

Grade: 17 (Operations/Maintenance & Support Services)

Salary: $21.86 - $30.21/Hour

Location: Bangor, ME

Opening Date: October 23, 2026

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION:

This is investigative and protective services work involving the prevention and suppression of both structural and aircraft fires and the conduct of crash rescue operations. Responsibilities include firefighting, performing crash rescue activities, and operating and maintaining firefighting equipment. Work requires incumbent to function as a member of a team and involves potential life-threatening situations. Employees in this classification must be trained to respond to aircraft fire and crash rescue situations and to use and maintain specialized equipment and vehicles employed in aircraft firefighting and rescue operations. Work is performed under limited supervision, reports to Military Fire Fighter Supervisor or above. May be required to work volunteer or mandatory overtime.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Fights structural and aircraft fires as a member of a firefighting team to carry out fire suppression responsibilities.
• Responds to aircraft rescue situations to save lives and minimize property damage.
• Drives firefighting and/or rescue vehicles to scene of a fire, aircraft, or exercise; and maneuvers vehicle to place in the most practical and effective position.
• Operates the pump to maintain pressure of water, foam, or chemicals at the desired level.
• Apply First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder care to injured persons that require emergency medical assistance.
• Inspects assigned fire apparatus and associated equipment, repairs and refills fire extinguishers, and refills breathing apparatus to ensure equipment is operational and meets established standards.
• Cleans and polishes all of firefighting/crash and rescue apparatus and equipment to ensure proper working order and maximize availability.
• Updates knowledge of structural, aircraft firefighting, rescue techniques, breathing apparatus, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and a variety of modern firefighting equipment to maintain established job performance standards.
• Participates in emergency responses to hazardous materials spills and potential explosive situations to contain toxic and volatile substances.
• Studies technical orders, regulations, manuals, directives, and operating instructions to maintain individual firefighting proficiency and ability to work as a team member.
• Receives calls for emergency response, dispatches appropriate personnel to act and initiate appropriate emergency response.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of structural and aircraft firefighting and rescue methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of specialized firefighting and rescue vehicles, equipment, agents, and protective clothing.
• Knowledge of the construction features and location of operating systems on all types of civilian and military aircraft to include jet aircraft, helicopters, and various types of transient aircraft.
• Knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic hazardous materials spill cleanup methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and clean up equipment used in containing hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Responder level medical methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal emergency communications network and teletype systems.
• Ability to operate firefighting and rescue vehicles used to respond to aircraft emergencies and disasters.
• Ability to use specialized firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Ability to perform Emergency Medical Responder procedures.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work in stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and climb and maneuver in and around high and confining areas.
• Ability to use and operate various communications equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend aircraft operations manuals and schematics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years experience in an organized fire department.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience in aircraft firefighting and rescue.
• Graduation from a certified Military Fire Fighter Academy can be substituted for three (3) years education.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Certification in Fire Fighter I & II, HAZMAT - Operations Level, Emergency Medical Responder level, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter or must be able t