Army firefighters are responsible for preventing fires in buildings, on aircraft, and ships

The 340th Firefighters in El Dorado (Wichita), Kan. is recruiting to hire, train, and employ firefighters. Army firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. They control fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircrafts and ships.

Job Duties

·         Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires

·         Drive firefighting trucks and emergency rescue vehicles

·         Give first aid to injured personnel

·         Perform emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents

·         Inspect aircraft, buildings and equipment for fire hazards

·         Teach fire protection procedures and repair/refill firefighting equipment

·         http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/legal-and-law-enforcement/firefighter.html

Contact the Army Career Center in Wichita at 316-729-2630 for training information.