Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of firefighting equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. - Thorough knowledge of Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression Systems. - Thorough knowledge of firefighting equipment, chemicals, and techniques used in fighting fires. - Thorough knowledge of fire occupational hazards and safety precautions. - Thorough knowledge in administering Emergency Medical Care to Trauma Victims and Mass Casualties, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). - Skill in firefighting, rescue and emergency medical operations. - Ability to learn and apply Air Force, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air National Guard, and State regulations. - Ability to learn and apply airport design, aircraft rescue methods, aircraft and building materials, and construction requirements for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC); electrical and life safety codes and their practices. - Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. - Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions in emergencies. - Ability to wear all heavy fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus and to operate equipment for prolonged periods. - Ability to suppress, control, extinguish, salvage and overhaul fires.