Volunteer Firefighter

About the Position Position located with the DES - Fire Protection & Prevention Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; student; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Directing a crew in firefighting activities or in standby duty at the station;

Performing or supervising fire hazard inspections in a variety of facilities;

Responding to hazardous material incidents or providing preliminary medical care to victims.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSPECIAL PLACEMENT FACTORS In addition to meeting the education/experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following below certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification indicating a future expiration date when applicable.

Airport Firefighter

Fire Instructor I

Fire Inspector I

Fire Officer II

If a physical NWCG Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) is currently unavailable or cannot be obtained, the agency will accept an official, signed letter on department letterhead from the candidate's Fire Chief or Training Officer.

You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package.

Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. Maximum Reentry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter. Waivers to MEA for firefighters must be approved by local Command.

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