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FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) (TITLE 5)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$44,959 - $58,445

per year

Closes

February 1, 2026

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead firefighter in the Air National Guard who drives and operates heavy firefighting vehicles, directs a small crew during emergencies like aircraft crashes or building fires, and handles rescues and first aid at air bases.

It suits someone with hands-on experience in fire suppression, emergency response, and team leadership who is physically fit and certified in key firefighting skills.

Ideal candidates are reliable team players ready to work in high-stakes, shift-based environments protecting military installations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in firefighting, rescue operations, or hazardous materials control equivalent to GS-05 level
  • Certification by DoD Firefighter Certification System, IFSAC, or Pro Board in Airport Firefighter (I & II), Hazmat Operations (including Awareness), and Apparatus Driver Operator for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Pumper, and Mobile Water Supply
  • National Registry or State of Tennessee EMT or EMR certification
  • Experience leading and directing small crews in emergency situations
  • Ability to drive and operate firefighting vehicles like pumpers, aerial ladders, and ARFF vehicles
  • General experience following instructions, reading regulations, and performing or learning firefighting duties
  • Physical fitness to perform rescue operations and structural firefighting

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT6315000 and is part of the TN 134th ARW, Air National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 114 (Smoky Mountain Chapter).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05), in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation.

Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Such duties may include (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; and, experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Pro Board.

Certifications Requirements: Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Hazmat Operations (includes Hazmat Awareness), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.

National Registry or State of Tennessee Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Major Duties:

As a FIREFIGHTER, GS-0081-06, you will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.

Performs and directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).

Performs and leads assigned crew in structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes.

Performs and leads assigned crew in the 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.

Leads a crew of one or two firefighters, GS-04 or GS-05, assigned to man the major piece of motorized firefighting equipment in firefighting and rescue operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TN-12863860-AF-T526-013