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$106,437 – $138,370
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal Fire Chief role oversees all fire protection, crash rescue, and prevention operations at an air base, managing staff through subordinate supervisors and directing emergency response. It suits experienced fire service leaders with federal background and the required certifications who can develop policies, manage budgets, and command operations in high-stakes situations.
Our summary, not Air Mobility Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized fire protection/prevention experience at GS-11 level (current/former federal) or GS-12 level (external applicants)
- Fire Officer IV certification
- Fire Instructor II certification
- Fire Inspector II certification
- HAZMAT Incident Commander certification
- Airport Firefighter certification
- Knowledge of fire protection and prevention theories, principles, methods, and practices
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations and procedures
- Ability to operate and direct others in stressful and dangerous conditions
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions through subordinate supervisors
- Ability to formulate and direct firefighting and emergency response operations