firefighter (hazardous materials technician) - Travis AFB, United States - Department Of The Air Force

Description

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician, to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and to respond to the presence or potential


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Duties

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-releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release.


DUTIES-

• This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.
• Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis; Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• 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.

• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities; 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.
• Maintains 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.