Fire Protection Specialist
Job Description
Position Summary
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.
Benefits
- Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing allowance
- A generous retirement program from day one of your service
- World class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
- Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education
About the Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits. These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs. The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower. All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Protect people, property and the environment from fires and natural 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
- Administer emergency first aid
- Preserve and protect emergency scene evidence
Job Requirements
Qualifications
This is an active-duty position as an Air Force Reserve officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
- 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 between the ages of 17 and 39
