Overview
The Firefighter is responsible for protecting life, property, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential assets through fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency response, and fire prevention activities at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). As a member of a highly trained Fire and Emergency Services team, the Firefighter responds to a wide range of emergencies, including structural fires, aircraft incidents, rescue operations, hazardous materials emergencies, medical calls, and other mission-critical events.
This position supports both daily emergency response operations and specialized aerospace-related missions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational readiness, and professionalism. The Firefighter must maintain proficiency in firefighting tactics, rescue techniques, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services while performing effectively in challenging and hazardous environments.
NOTE: This position is part-time, on-call with no guarantee of hours.
This role requires in‑person work at our Cape Canaveral, FL facility. Only candidates who currently reside within a commutable distance will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Respond to fire alarms, structural fires, aircraft emergencies, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, rescue situations, medical emergencies, and other emergency events.
- Perform firefighting activities using established tactics and procedures to protect life, property, and mission-critical assets.
- Deploy and operate fire hoses, nozzles, ladders, ventilation equipment, extinguishers, hand tools, and specialized firefighting equipment.
- Assist with search and rescue operations involving trapped, injured, or endangered individuals.
- Participate in emergency operations involving launch facilities, aerospace assets, aircraft, and industrial facilities.
- Conduct size-up assessments and assist incident commanders in evaluating hazards, risks, and tactical priorities.
- Perform rescue operations involving vehicle extrication, industrial incidents, confined spaces, and other emergency situations.
- Operate hydraulic rescue tools, stabilization equipment, and specialized rescue devices.
- Support technical rescue and hazardous materials operations in accordance with training and certification requirements.
- Participate in specialty response functions, including Pad Rescue operations and other mission-specific emergency response activities.
- Support emergency standbys for launches, aircraft operations, hazardous activities, and other high-risk events as assigned.
- Respond to aircraft emergencies and support airport rescue and firefighting operations.
- Participate in aircraft standby operations, launch support activities, and aerospace-related emergency responses.
- Utilize specialized ARFF equipment, firefighting agents, and tactics to suppress aircraft fires and protect personnel.
- Assist with rescue operations involving aircraft occupants and associated hazards.
- Provide emergency medical care within the scope of certification and departmental protocols.
- Assist with patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation as required.
- Support Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, and other medical responders during emergency operations.
- Maintain proficiency in basic emergency medical care and lifesaving procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Candidates must possess and maintain the following certifications:
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Airport Firefighter
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- National Registry EMT or Florida EMT (required within one year of hire)
- NIMS ICS 100
- NIMS ICS 200
- NIMS ICS 700
- NIMS ICS 800
- Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of firefighting tactics, fire behavior, rescue operations, and emergency response practices.
- Knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) procedures and specialized equipment.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials response principles and risk assessment practices.
- Ability to operate firefighting equipment, rescue tools, and emergency response apparatus safely and effectively.
- Ability to work in stressful, dangerous, and rapidly changing emergency environments.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, departmental procedures, and safety requirements.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting systems.
- Ability to accurately complete reports, records, and documentation.
