FIREFIGHTER

Firefighter (Driver-Operator)

As a FIREFIGHTER (DRIVER-OPERATOR) (TITLE 5), GS-0081-6, you will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Major duties include:

• Driving and operating firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers, and ARFF vehicles.
• Driving to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positioning the vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament of aircraft, etc.
• Operating pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
• Performing crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, and passenger).
• Performing standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling, or other special circumstances.
• Directing water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue.
• Operating or deactivating specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems.
• Performing structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes.
• Performing pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
• Participates in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants.
• Maintaining firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

NOTE: The Salary Range indicated in this announcement is for the basic GS pay scale and is not reflective of special firefighter pay for the applicable tour of duty.

Firefighter (Driver-Operator)

As a FIREFIGHTER (DRIVER-OPERATOR) (TITLE 5), GS-0081-6, you will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Major duties include:

• Driving and operating firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, water tankers, and ARFF vehicles.
• Driving to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positioning the vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament of aircraft, etc.
• Operating pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
• Performing crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, and passenger).
• Performing standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling, or other special circumstances.
• Directing water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue.
• Operating or deactivating specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems.
• Performing structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes.
• Performing pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
• Participates in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants.
• Maintaining firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

NOTE: The Salary Range indicated in this announcement is for the basic GS pay scale and is not reflective of special firefighter pay for the applicable tour of duty.

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