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LEAD FIREFIGHTER
Air Education and Training CommandHouston, TX · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$56,703 – $73,711
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal position leads a crew of firefighters operating major equipment and conducting structural firefighting, rescue, and hazmat operations at a military facility. It suits experienced firefighters with supervisory capability and the required certifications who want to advance into a leadership role.
Our summary, not Air Education and Training Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized firefighting experience at GS-07 level or equivalent
- Fire Officer I certification
- Fire Instructor I certification
- Fire Inspector I certification
- Firefighter II certification
- HAZMAT Awareness and Operations certifications
- Apparatus Driver Operator certifications for Pumper, Aerial, and Mobile Water Supply
- National Registry Emergency Medical Responder or EMT-B certification
- Ability to lead crew of three or more firefighters
- Knowledge of firefighting vehicles, hydraulics, and equipment operation
- Knowledge of emergency first aid and HAZMAT procedures
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Under 37 years old at time of appointment (with exceptions for prior federal firefighters and qualified veterans)
Nice to have
- Prior federal civilian firefighting position experience
- Veteran preference eligibility