Fire Crew Chief
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead crew member responsible for providing quality fi re protection,
emergency response, and resource protection support at assigned locations.
- Lead and supervise firefighting personnel during structural, aircraft, hazardous
materials, rescue, and emergency response operations.
- Perform and direct fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency response
activities under the guidance of senior fire officers.
- Direct and control fireground operations, including fire attack, confi nement,
salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities.
- Provide leadership during emergency incidents by evaluating conditions, identifying
risks, and selecting appropriate response strategies.
- Ensure assigned firefighters, emergency vehicles, fi refi ghting equipment, and
response systems are operational, inspected, and available for immediate
deployment.
- Assess emergency scenes, document initial conditions, and provide accurate
information to supervisors for incident reporting and operational decision making.
- Monitor crew performance and ensure personnel follow established firefi ghting
procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.
- Provide first responder care and support emergency medical response activities as
required.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to assigned fi refi ghters to enhance operational
readiness and professional development. Participate in the inspection,
maintenance, and accountability of firefighting equipment, vehicles, facilities, and
station grounds.
- Address routine administrative and personnel matters and elevate issues to senior
leadership.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required.
- Support fi re prevention activities, safety initiatives, training exercises, and
emergency preparedness programs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and
level of the position.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) years of professional fi re service experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading fi refi ghting crews and emergency response
operations.
- Ability to eƯectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to
interpret regulations, explain procedures, conduct training, and prepare reports.
- Profi ciency with Microsoft OƯice applications and electronic reporting systems.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
- Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work eƯectively under stressful conditions and make timely decisions
during emergency operations.
- Ability to meet and maintain all contract medical, physical, deployment, and
credentialing requirements.
· Required Certifications:
o Firefi ghter I and II Certification (DoD, IFSAC, or National Pro Board)
o Fire OƯicer I Certification
o Fire Inspector I Certification
o Fire Instructor I Certification
o Hazardous Materials Operations Certifi cations
o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certifi cation
o Airport Firefighter Certification
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign
Clearance Guide.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain
compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration,
or a related discipline.
- A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .
- Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, military installations, or
government fire protection contracts.
- Experience working in remote or overseas environments.
- Experience leading Aircraft Resue and Fire Fighting operations.
- Experience supervising multicultural or multinational emergency response teams.
- Preferred Certifications:
o First Responder Certification
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
o Additional emergency response, leadership, or specialty certifi cations as
required by contract or assignment
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead crew member responsible for providing quality fi re protection,
emergency response, and resource protection support at assigned locations.
- Lead and supervise firefighting personnel during structural, aircraft, hazardous
materials, rescue, and emergency response operations.
- Perform and direct fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency response
activities under the guidance of senior fire officers.
- Direct and control fireground operations, including fire attack, confi nement,
salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities.
- Provide leadership during emergency incidents by evaluating conditions, identifying
risks, and selecting appropriate response strategies.
- Ensure assigned firefighters, emergency vehicles, fi refi ghting equipment, and
response systems are operational, inspected, and available for immediate
deployment.
- Assess emergency scenes, document initial conditions, and provide accurate
information to supervisors for incident reporting and operational decision making.
- Monitor crew performance and ensure personnel follow established firefi ghting
procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.
- Provide first responder care and support emergency medical response activities as
required.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to assigned fi refi ghters to enhance operational
readiness and professional development. Participate in the inspection,
maintenance, and accountability of firefighting equipment, vehicles, facilities, and
station grounds.
- Address routine administrative and personnel matters and elevate issues to senior
leadership.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required.
- Support fi re prevention activities, safety initiatives, training exercises, and
emergency preparedness programs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and
level of the position.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) years of professional fi re service experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading fi refi ghting crews and emergency response
operations.
- Ability to eƯectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, to
interpret regulations, explain procedures, conduct training, and prepare reports.
- Profi ciency with Microsoft OƯice applications and electronic reporting systems.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
- Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work eƯectively under stressful conditions and make timely decisions
during emergency operations.
- Ability to meet and maintain all contract medical, physical, deployment, and
credentialing requirements.
· Required Certifications:
o Firefi ghter I and II Certification (DoD, IFSAC, or National Pro Board)
o Fire OƯicer I Certification
o Fire Inspector I Certification
o Fire Instructor I Certification
o Hazardous Materials Operations Certifi cations
o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certifi cation
o Airport Firefighter Certification
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign
Clearance Guide.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain
compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration,
or a related discipline.
- A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .
- Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, military installations, or
government fire protection contracts.
- Experience working in remote or overseas environments.
- Experience leading Aircraft Resue and Fire Fighting operations.
- Experience supervising multicultural or multinational emergency response teams.
- Preferred Certifications:
o First Responder Certification
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
o Additional emergency response, leadership, or specialty certifi cations as
required by contract or assignment