FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPO

Altus Afb, OK · full time · Mid

$50,460 – $65,599

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 firefighter role combines structural and airport firefighting with hazardous materials response and emergency medical care. It suits candidates with fire service experience who hold or can obtain multiple certifications and are willing to work in a safety-critical, mission-essential position.

Our summary, not Air Education and Training Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Hydraulics

What they ask for

Required

One year of specialized firefighting experience at GS-06 level or equivalent
Current Airport Firefighter certification (Firefighter I and II)
HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician certifications
Apparatus Driver Operator certification for Pumper, ARFF, and Mobile Water Supply
National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (NR-EMR) certification
EMT-Basic certification (must obtain within one year if not current)
Secret security clearance
Pass pre-employment medical examination and physical fitness/agility tests
Meet hearing standards and color/contrast/depth vision requirements
Not exceed age 37 at appointment (with possible waiver for prior federal firefighter experience)
Time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-06 for GS-07 level consideration