FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Firefighting Duties

Duties include:

1. Performs Basic Life Support.
2. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
3. 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 become destructive is great.
4. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, space launch facilities, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
5. 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.