Basic Job Description
Army firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. Firefighters control fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircraft and aboard ships. Firefighters supervise or performs firefighting, rescue, salvage and fire protection operations.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Performs rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies, and natural cover fires. Performs emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents. Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles during emergency and non-emergency operations.
Directs rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies, and natural cover fires. Directs emergency response crews during hazardous materials incidents. Maintains records and reports on fire department operations.
Training Information
11weeks, 1 day at Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX
ASVAB Score Required: 90 in aptitude area GM
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy.
Physical Profile Requirement: 111121
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- No record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobia
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Fire Fighters
