ENLISTED
FIRE PROTECTION
EXTINGUISHING BURNING THREATS
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The Air Force operates with unusual materials and unique environments all over the world, so we need specialists prepared for anything.
Acting as the firemen of the Air Force, Fire Protection specialists deal with everything from brush fires to burning rocket fuel and hazardous material fires.
Upholding our mission to ensure the safety of others, these specialists don’t just act on Air Force bases, but assist civilian fire departments when needed as well.
- Protect people, property and the environment from fires and disasters
- Provide fire prevention guidance
- Manage and operate fire alarm communication centers
- Operate specialized equipment to help control fire outbreak
- Establish public relations and conduct fire prevention awareness and educational training
- Administer emergency first aid Preserve and protect emergency scene evidence
Career tasks
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
57 General (G)
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of fire department mission and organizationNo record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobiaAbility to speak distinctlyPossession of a valid driver’s license to operate government motor vehiclesNormal color visionMust meet National Fire Protection Association physical standardsCompletion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and CreditCompletion of weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
weeks
TECHNICAL TRAINING
68 days
TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Goodfellow AFB TX
STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Fire Science
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