PF
$63,186 – $82,139
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal position leads a crew of firefighters at an airfield or industrial facility, directing operations for structural fires, aircraft rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical care. It suits experienced firefighters with crew leadership background and current EMT-Basic certification seeking advancement into a supervisory role.
Our summary, not Pacific Air Forces’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- At least one year specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent
- Current EMT-Basic certification (National Registry or State of Alaska)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
- Fire Officer I certification
- Fire Instructor I certification
- Fire Inspector I certification
- HAZMAT Awareness certification
- HAZMAT Operations certification
- Airport Firefighter certification
- Apparatus Driver Operator certification for aircraft rescue and firefighting
- Knowledge of emergency first aid and HAZMAT procedures
- Ability to lead crew under emergency conditions
- Pass pre-employment physical
- Under 37 years old at time of appointment (with exceptions for prior federal firefighters and qualified veterans)
Nice to have
- Apparatus Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply certification (1 year to obtain)