FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged inairfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician and torespond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping orcontrolling the release.

1. Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. 2. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great. 3. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. 4. Performs 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. 5. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.