| Job Title : |
Firefighter |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Construction/Engineering, Medical & Emergency, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard firefighter is responsible for controlling fires and helping prevent them in military buildings, aircraft and ships. This specialist is a vital member of securing the safety of all National Guard personnel. Duties include:
- Fighting fires during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires
- Performing emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents
- Operating firefighting equipment, including pumps, hoses and emergency vehicles
- Providing first aid to injured personnel
- Inspecting sites for fire hazards
- Teaching techniques in fire protection
- Repairing related equipment
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard firefighter should:
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Be willing to risk injury to help others
- Think and act decisively |
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