JOB DUTIES

• Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires


• Drive firefighting trucks and emergency rescue vehicles


• Give first aid to injured personnel


• Perform emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents


• Inspect aircraft, buildings and equipment for fire hazards


• Teach fire protection procedures and repair/refill firefighting equipment

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Job training for firefighter requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in fighting fires. 



Some of the skills you’ll learn about:

• Fighting different types of fires


• Firefighting equipment operations, first aid and rescue procedures