FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPO

Cannon AFB, New Mexico · 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 position involves responding to fires, hazmat incidents, and emergency medical calls at a military airfield, operating specialized firefighting vehicles and conducting rescue operations. It suits experienced firefighters with hazmat and aircraft rescue certifications who can work in a rigorous, mission-essential role.

Our summary, not Air Force Special Operations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

One year of specialized firefighting experience at GS-06 level or equivalent
Firefighter I and II certifications
Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and Hazmat Technician certifications
Apparatus Driver Operator certifications (Pumper and ARFF)
CPR certification
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) certification within 12 months of hire
State or National Registry EMT certification within 12 months of hire
Pre-employment physical
Maximum entry age of 37 at appointment (with exceptions for prior federal firefighters and qualified veterans)
Ability to work mission-essential hours and report during base closures or emergencies

Nice to have

Apparatus Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply (MWS) certification before promotion