1. High School graduate required; associates degree or higher preferred.
2. Department of Defense, Pro Board, or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress certification required.
a. Fire Officer III
b. Hazmat Incident Commander
c. Hazmat Operations
d. ARFF Firefighter
e. Fire Inspector II
f. Fire Instructor II
g. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) – Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by a State Agency or the National Registry Required.
B. Experience:
1. Minimum of 10-years ARFF firefighting experience in either the U.S. Military, DOD or as a civilian required.
C. Specific knowledge, skill, and ability requirements:
1. Expert knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting techniques, practices and equipment, as well as first aid and CPR and structural firefighting.
2. Considerable knowledge of the design and characteristics of military and civilian rotary wing aircraft.
3. Considerable knowledge of exit and safety procedures of various military and civilian rotary wing aircraft, and structural fire/alarm detection/suppression systems.
4. Ability to quickly perform and direct all functions in difficult and hazardous situations, without hesitation.
5. Ability to comprehend and apply instructions and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
6. Ability to learn, apply and teach aircraft rescue and firefighting techniques and practices.
7. Ability to lead in potentially dangerous situations and make quick and sound decisions.
8. Ability to perform physically demanding work and withstand very hazardous conditions.
9. Skill in the operation of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment, tools and vehicles, including highly specialized firefighting apparatus.
10. Possesses a valid Class B driver’s license.