12M Firefighter NCOER Duty Description Examples
Real NCOER duty description examples for 12M Army Firefighters. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including firefighter NCO, station NCOIC, and fire protection supervisor.
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Army firefighter duty descriptions should reflect fire suppression operations, rescue capabilities, and installation fire protection responsibilities. Reference specific fire apparatus operated, the installation supported, and applicable fire protection regulations. Use fire protection and emergency response terminology appropriate to the role.
Duty Descriptions by Rank Level
Serves as Army Firefighter responsible for fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials response on a military installation; Operates structural fire engines, crash fire rescue vehicles, and hazmat response equipment during emergency responses; Conducts building inspections, fire prevention surveys, and public fire safety education programs; Maintains assigned fire apparatus and ensures all equipment meets operational readiness standards; Trains firefighters on fire suppression techniques, rescue procedures, and hazardous materials response; Advises the station NCOIC on fire apparatus status, inspection findings, and emergency response capabilities
Serves as Fire Station NCOIC responsible for all fire protection operations at an installation fire station; Supervises firefighters in the execution of fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials response operations; Manages station apparatus readiness and coordinates maintenance requirements for all assigned fire vehicles and equipment; Directs the station fire prevention program including building inspections, hydrant testing, and public fire safety education; Coordinates emergency response procedures with installation security, EMS, and local fire departments; Advises the installation fire chief and Directorate of Emergency Services on station readiness and fire protection requirements
Serves as Installation Fire Protection Supervisor responsible for all fire protection operations for a major military installation; Supervises station NCOICs in the execution of fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response operations; Manages installation fire protection program including apparatus maintenance, firefighter training, and fire prevention; Directs the development of fire protection SOPs, training programs, and emergency response standards; Coordinates with installation emergency management, Public Works, and DES on fire protection requirements; Advises the installation fire chief and garrison commander on fire protection readiness and emergency response capabilities
Duty Descriptions by Position
Serves as Crash Fire Rescue Specialist responsible for aircraft rescue and fire fighting operations at an Army airfield; Operates P-19 and P-23 crash fire rescue vehicles during aircraft emergency responses; Maintains aircraft rescue equipment and ensures all fire fighting systems meet airfield operational standards; Conducts aircraft familiarization training and maintains qualification on all assigned rescue vehicles; Coordinates with airfield operations and aviation units on emergency response procedures and aircraft emergency planning; Advises the station NCOIC on CFR apparatus status, airfield fire protection requirements, and emergency response capabilities
Serves as Hazardous Materials NCO responsible for hazmat response operations and program management for the installation; Operates hazmat response equipment and manages hazardous materials incidents in accordance with NFPA 472 standards; Conducts hazardous materials surveys, pre-incident planning, and training for installation response elements; Manages hazmat response equipment maintenance and ensures all equipment meets operational standards; Coordinates with environmental office, Public Works, and local LEPC on hazmat planning and response; Advises the fire chief on hazmat response capabilities, regulatory compliance, and pre-incident planning requirements
Serves as Fire Inspector NCO responsible for fire prevention programs and building inspection operations for the installation; Conducts fire safety inspections of all installation facilities in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and applicable NFPA standards; Manages fire prevention records and ensures accurate documentation of all inspections and corrective actions; Coordinates fire suppression system testing, hydrant maintenance, and fire alarm system inspections; Conducts fire safety education programs for installation personnel; Advises the fire chief and installation facilities management on fire prevention requirements and code compliance
Tips for writing 12M duty descriptions
- Reference specific fire apparatus — crash fire rescue vehicles, structural fire engines, hazmat units
- Include the installation protected and the emergency response mission scope
- Reference fire protection regulations — UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards
- Scale scope to rank — SGT responds to fires, SFC manages station operations
- Include both fire suppression and fire prevention responsibilities
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