Army MOS · Engineering
12M Firefighter
Overview
A firefighter performs and supervises firefighting and rescue operations. The firefighter also conducts salvage and fire protection operations.
Core Skills
- emergency communications procedures
- incident command system usage
- alarm and detection system operation
- report writing and documentation
- risk assessment and mitigation
- safety compliance and OSHA awareness
- equipment inspection and preventive maintenance
- team coordination under stress
- situational awareness
- training and drill facilitation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Affiliated Computer Services ACS FIREHOUSE
Civilian Career Paths
- Fire Protection
- Emergency Management
- Physical Security
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) · Funded · Promotion points
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded · Promotion points
- Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician (CFST)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Career Growth
- Fire Inspector I: 66 · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Fire Inspector II: 67 · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
What the Work Involves
- Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
- Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12M. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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