Firefighter 20064299 Rickenbacker ANGB
About the role
What You Will Do As a Firefighter with the Adjutant General’s Department, you will be responsible for responding to airport/aircraft rescue and firefighting emergencies, suppressing fires, and providing emergency medical services. Your work will require quick thinking, teamwork, and adherence to strict safety standards to protect lives, property, and critical military infrastructure.
Ready for a career with a purpose impacting the community, the great state of Ohio, and our nation? Join our team with the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and make a difference facing new challenges and endless opportunities by supporting the Ohio National Guard. The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department has a long history of supporting the needs of the Ohio National Guard. We serve a mission that enables National Guard members to protect and serve our communities when needed. We’re honored to work alongside many National Guard members and other professionals dedicated to safeguarding the nation. Learn more by visiting ong.ohio.gov.
Responsibilities
- Respond to aircraft and structural fires, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, and spills.
- Follow tactical procedures to suppress fires, perform rescues, and protect evidence of fire causes.
- Operate and maintain fire trucks, crash rescue vehicles, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hoses, nozzles, power and hand tools, and other fire suppression equipment.
- Attend and participate in required fire protection training, first aid, CPR, confined space rescue, and other technical programs.
- Work in compliance with Air Force and National Guard fire protection regulations.
- Conduct facility inspections, maintain fire detection systems, issue permits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Participate in an ongoing physical fitness program.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
- Must pass the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 physical and entry-level agility test.
- Certification in Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC accredited).
- Additional certification may be required based on department needs per AFMAN 32-2003 standards.
- Physical Fitness: Must maintain compliance with NFPA 1582 standards and actively participate in physical fitness programs.
- Working Conditions: Work in extreme conditions, including fire, toxic gases, high heat, confined spaces, and hazardous materials. Exposure to adverse weather and potential travel by military aircraft or vehicle. Subject to mandatory overtime, varying shifts, and recall during emergencies. Participation in continuous training and certification programs. Must maintain a security clearance per Air Force regulations.
- Drug Testing: The selected candidate must pass a drug screening.
- Background Check: A National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) is required per Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12).
Skills
- Primary Job Skill: Fire & EMS Technical Skills
- Professional Skills: Building Trust, Responsiveness, Teamwork