FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Newington, New Hampshire

Salary Range: $56584 - $73563 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT), Position Description Number NGT6314000 and is part of the 157 Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base. This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Major Duties:

• As a FIREFIGHTER (Basic Life Support) (TITLE 5), GS-0081-07, The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property to the facility serviced along with providing basic life support measures. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform rescue of personnel and a variety of basic life support measures to alleviate further injuries and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Drive to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament of aircraft, etc. Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment. Perform crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, and passenger). Perform standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling, or other special circumstances. Direct water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue. Operate or deactivate specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems. Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes. Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems. Participates in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants. Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position as a firefighter. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (GS-07) - Must have 12 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. Must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification system or equivalent as Airport Firefighter (Includes Firefighter I, II),HAZAMT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply. Current National Registry Emergency Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12816179 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-02