Air Force, Fire Protection
Location
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Part - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
September 14, 2026
The Air Force operates with unusual materials and unique environments all over the world, so we need specialists prepared for anything. Acting as the firemen of the Air Force, Fire Protection specialists deal with everything from brush fires to burning rocket fuel and hazardous material fires. Upholding our mission to ensure the safety of others, these specialists don’t just act on Air Force bases, but assist civilian fire departments when needed as well.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Administer emergency first aid
- Protect people, property and the environment from fires and disasters
- Provide fire prevention guidance
- Manage and operate fire alarm communication centers
- Operate specialized equipment to help control fire outbreak
- Establish public relations and conduct fire prevention awareness and educational training
Job Requirements
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
- Minimum Education
- You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score
- High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
- Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
57 General (G)
- Knowledge of fire department mission and organization
- No record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobia
- Ability to speak distinctly
- Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Normal color vision
- Must meet National Fire Protection Association physical standards
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
