Firefighter (U.S. Army Soldier)
About The Position
Firefighters in the United States Army are tasked with protecting lives, property, and critical military infrastructure from fire hazards and emergencies. Their duties include responding to fire alarms, controlling and extinguishing fires, and performing rescue operations in both structural and wildland environments. They are trained to handle hazardous materials, conduct fire prevention inspections, and implement safety protocols to minimize fire risks on military bases. Additionally, Army firefighters provide emergency medical services, perform vehicle extrications, and support disaster response operations. They maintain and operate firefighting equipment and vehicles, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment. Through rigorous training and readiness, Army firefighters play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and safety of military personnel, as well as ensuring the continuity of military operations.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Army Soldier
- Must serve at least 90 consecutive days on Active Duty to qualify for VA Home Loan benefit
- Must meet lender's credit score and income criteria for VA Home Loan
Responsibilities
- Responding to fire alarms
- Controlling and extinguishing fires
- Performing rescue operations in both structural and wildland environments
- Handling hazardous materials
- Conducting fire prevention inspections
- Implementing safety protocols to minimize fire risks on military bases
- Providing emergency medical services
- Performing vehicle extrications
- Supporting disaster response operations
- Maintaining and operating firefighting equipment and vehicles
Benefits
- Additional compensation for Housing/ Lodging Costs (Basic Allowance for Housing)
- TRICARE Health Plan (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage)
- No-Cost Healthcare for active-duty members
- Family healthcare services through TRICARE at military or civilian facilities at little or no cost
- Comprehensive Dental Care (annual check-ups, cleanings, and treatments)
- Vision Coverage (routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery)
- Health & Wellness Programs (preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources)
- Maternity and Paternity Benefits (prenatal, labor, and postnatal care, maternity and paternity leave)
- Long-term Care resources and programs
- Mental Health Services (counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources)
- Full tuition, merit-based scholarships and grants for higher education degrees while in service
- GI Bill Scholarship (4 years of full-time tuition, books, and living expenses)
- Tuition Assistance Grant ($4,500 Annually)
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000 of current/outstanding loan debt)
- VA Home Loan Program (purchase a home with competitive interest rates, no down payment, no private mortgage insurance)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
