lead firefighter
Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago
Moody A F B, Georgia, United States
Department Of The Air Force
Full time
SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.
Duties
- This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations.
- Directs Firefighting crew in the operations of firefighting vehicles and equipment. Directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex (e.g., bombers, cargo, and passenger) aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; and the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties.
- Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
- Assigns crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.