MOS 51M Firefighter
The firefighter supervises or performs firefighting, rescue, salvage and fire protection operations. Duties for MOS 51M at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 51M1O. Performs rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies, and natural cover fires. Performs emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents. Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles during emergency and non-emergency operations.
(2) MOSC 51M2O. Directs rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies, and natural cover fires. Directs emergency response crews during hazardous materials incidents. Maintains records and reports on fire department operations.
(3) MOSC 51M3O. Supervises rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires. Supervises emergency response crews during hazardous materials incidents. Conducts fire prevention operations including inspections and pre-fire planning.
(4) MOSC 51M4O. Exercises command and control during rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crash incidents, vehicle emergencies, and natural cover fires. Exercises command and control of emergency response during hazardous materials incidents. Conducts fire prevention operations to include determining building classification and installation level inspections. Develops plans for hazardous materials emergencies. Conducts initial fire-ground investigations.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Firefighters must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 111121.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area GM.
(5) An operator’s license for type of equipment to which assigned.
(6) No record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobia.
(7) Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
(8) Mandatory for maltraining (completion of USAFCRS-X3ABR3E731-007) at Goodfellow AFB, TX; or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
(9) Meet visual acuity and hearing deficit standards set forth in DODI 6055.6 and NFPA 1582.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-51M-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-51M-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-51M-3. Standards of grade TDA.
