THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 LEAD FIREFIGHTER (MI 127 CES), Position Description Number T6308000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards. Major Duties: 1. Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations. Studies field maps to become familiar with ground areas, specific locations, etc. Ensures that workload is balanced at the fire/rescue scene or in the station. 2. Directs firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment. 3. Directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex (e.g., bombers, cargo, and passenger) aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; and the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties. 4. Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. 5. Assigns crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. 6. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must have National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or another State equivalent and capable to obtaining Michigan EMT-B certification

Qualifications

Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DoD) Firefighter Certification System as Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial*, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS*). Must have National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or another State equivalent and capable to obtaining Michigan EMT-B certification. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum Time Required- 18 months Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Such duties may include (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. -- Knowledge of the operation of firefighting vehicles and associated equipment of significant complexity. -- Knowledge of HAZMAT containment and control. -- Thorough knowledge of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems. -- Thorough knowledge of the physical configuration of a variety of aircraft and the operation characteristics of associated systems and mechanisms. -- Detailed knowledge of design, construction, utilization, and contents of aircraft. -- Specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques for fire hazards peculiar to airfields, such as aircraft, special weapons, hazardous materials, etc. -- Thorough knowledge of facility layouts (including research and/or industrial complexes) and the location and operation of alarm/suppression control panels, hydrants, utility shutoffs, and suppression systems (including special extinguishing agents and systems). -- Practical knowledge of emergency first aid techniques. -- Practical knowledge of hydraulic principles as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. -- Working knowledge of pumping equipment to maintain and correct mechanical problems. -- Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures. -- Ability to direct the operation of firefighting vehicles and associated equipment of significant complexity. -- Ability to determine route, approach, and position of vehicle in relation to the fire scene.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI 127 Wing 29440 Wilbur Wright Bldg 32 Mount Clemens, MI 48045 US
• Name: Megan Colson
• Email: [email protected]