Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7051 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Specialist
Overview
An Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Specialist provides aircraft rescue, aircrew extrication, fire suppression, extinguishment, and basic emergency medical services in support of airfield operations. The specialist also performs hazardous material response, salvage and overhaul operations, incident command, aircraft recovery, and fire protection and prevention duties at forward locations and support installations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- emergency response operations
- incident command system familiarity
- risk assessment and mitigation
- aircraft rescue and firefighting procedures
- use of specialized firefighting and rescue equipment
- safety and compliance with fire codes and standards
- team coordination under stress
- radio and on-scene communications
- report writing and incident documentation
- situational awareness and rapid decision making
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
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) · Funded
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded
- Airport Fire Fighter Certification (NFPA 1003)
Career Growth
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) · Funded
- Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)
- Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician - FE
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Fire Inspector I: 66
Also Common
- Fire Fighter I and II
- Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
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 7051. 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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