Firefighter

Join the U.S. Army Europe and Africa team as a Firefighter in our Fire Department. As a key member of our emergency response team, you will be responsible for responding to fires, hazardous material incidents, and other emergency situations on our military installations. Your duties will include operating firefighting equipment, conducting rescue operations, and providing emergency medical care. You will work closely with our host nation fire departments and other emergency responders to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies. If you are a team player with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to public safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Respond to fires, hazardous material incidents, and other emergency situations on military installations
• Operate firefighting equipment, including pumps, hoses, and ladders
• Conduct rescue operations, including search and rescue, and provide emergency medical care
• Work closely with host nation fire departments and other emergency responders to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies
• Participate in training exercises and drills to maintain and improve emergency response skills

• Must possess and maintain host nation equivalent National Emergency Medical Technician (NEMT) certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD certification as Firefighter I & II, Driver Operator Pumper, DOD HAZMAT operations, Host Nation SCBA certification (Ausbildung zum Atemschutzgeraetetraeger gem. FwDV 2), radio communicator training (Ausbildung zum Sprechfunker gem. FwDV2)
• Must be able to obtain valid host Nation certification to service and recharge fire extinguishers
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make quick decisions in emergency situations

The Firefighter will work in a variety of environments, including fire stations, emergency response vehicles, and emergency scenes. The Firefighter will be exposed to hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and other hazardous conditions. The Firefighter will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols to minimize risk.

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 16 days of annual leave
• 19 days of annual leave for severely handicapped employees
• Vacation and Christmas pay
• Various additional social benefits, including employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance and property accrual payments

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for public safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website.