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Installs panic bolts on fire tower doors. * Prepares materials for carpentry jobs by performing cutting, joining or molding on lumber, cork or other materials. * Repairs sagging ceilings, gymnasium ...

Inspect mechanical rooms, generator room, fire pump room, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps and sump pumps, parking garages and vacant space making sure to report deficiencies to management as ...

The Tower Team develops and manages high-performing properties while incorporating sustainable and ... Liaise with municipal building and fire departments in D.C. and Montgomery County on permitting and ...

Plant Operator B

Tonawanda, NY · On-site

$21.72/hr

This position is located at our Fire Tower Dr. facility in Tonawanda, NY. What You'll Do: * Perform material handling in designated workstations requiring a basic operational proficiency * Follow ...

This position is located at our Fire Tower Dr. facility in Tonawanda, NY. What You'll Do: * Perform material handling in designated workstations requiring a basic operational proficiency * Follow ...

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How much do fire tower jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire tower in the United States is $24.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the major challenges faced by Fire Tower lookouts during a typical work season?

Fire Tower lookouts often work in remote locations, spending long hours alone while maintaining high levels of concentration to spot smoke or fire activity. They must remain vigilant despite changing weather conditions, limited amenities, and sometimes challenging terrain when accessing their stations. Communication with emergency response teams is essential, especially during critical situations when prompt reporting can make a significant difference. Overcoming isolation and managing the responsibility of early wildfire detection are among the primary challenges in this unique, impactful role.

What is a Fire Tower job?

A Fire Tower job typically refers to the role of a fire lookout, where an individual monitors forests from a tower to detect wildfires. Lookouts use binoculars, maps, and communication equipment to report smoke or fire activity. The job often requires living in remote locations and working long hours alone. It plays a crucial role in early wildfire detection, helping to protect forests, wildlife, and communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fire Tower position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Tower lookout, you need strong observational skills, thorough knowledge of fire detection and reporting procedures, and in many cases, a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with radio communication equipment, GPS systems, and fire mapping tools is often required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to remain calm and focused during long periods of solitude are important soft skills. These attributes are critical to accurately detecting early signs of wildfires and ensuring timely, effective communication with response teams.

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Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician

Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician

Chenega Base & Logistics Services

Enterprise, AL

$29K - $40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Summary

CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC

Ft Rucker, AL

The Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician (ARFF) will work on equipment and systems that are unique to emergency vehicles.

The Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician (ARFF) to have the ability to engage in the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and testing of emergency response vehicles in accordance with Emergency Vehicle Technician Qualification standards for Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician (ARFF). Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician (ARFF) must be able to perform physically demanding tasks that may require accessing confined spaces.


Responsibilities
  • Perform all levels of repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintence on all types of fire apparatus and equipment to include fire pumps and associated valves and pluming, drive trains, cabs and chassis components, auxiliary power generators, aerial ladders, hydraulic systems mergency siren lighting and gasoline and desel engines
  • Perform inspection and preventive maintenance practices involved with an emergency response vehicle chassis and inter-related systems such as axles, engines, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, steering and suspension systems, and wheels and tires.
  • Perform inspection and maintenance of cabs (fixed and tilt) and the vehicle body, including compartments, warning systems, mounting racks, brackets, latches, and steps and ladders.
  • Perform operational checks of the vehicle's charging systems, starting systems, lighting system, electronic pump controls, and other low-voltage electronic and electrical systems and devices.
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and operational checking of the fire pump, wildland pump, ultra-high­ pressure pump or industrial pump system, and on-board water/foam tank.
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and operational checks of aerial ladder, elevating platform, and water tower systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Allison On-Highway transmission.
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctioning vehicle computer components.
  • Capable of repairing equipment to Army standards using the appropriate, to include but not limited to, Technical Manuals (TM), Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Manuals and all other applicable manuals.
  • Perform Out-of-Service Criteria assessments, Inspections, Diagnostic Checks and Maintenance, Road Test, Performance Testing in accordance with NFPA1910.
  • Troubleshoot, repair anddiagnose common problems, interpret schematics/diagrams, retrieve and interpret diagnostic codes, describe use of diagnostic equipment, and understand operational test requirements.
  • Assess, determine readings and operating functions of pumps, flushing system, instruments and controls
  • Check valves, foam tanks, metering valves, proportioning systems, foam agents, educators, foam pumps, foam concentration range, wind speed, and order of discharge.
  • Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using Technical Manuals (TM's) and/or Electronic Technical Manuals (ETM's).
  • Assist team members in solving maintenance problems by analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Maintains appropriate government-required paperwork and files (Job Packets) necessary for the maintenance and repair of the equipment.
  • Engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
  • Maintains tools and equipment, and cleans work areas to maintain a safe work environment. Be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions when necessary.
  • Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and meet NFPA 1910/ Government/Army standards when applicable.
  • Ensure all deficiencies and parts are annotated properly on all forms as required by applicable policies and procedures.
  • Perform duties as required to support the mission and contractual requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a medium and/or heavy equipment mechanic
  • Possess and maintain a valid state-issued Driver's license and applicable Government/Army license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiar with a computer environment and be able to work on a desktop or laptop computer
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain ARFF Level I certification prior to start date
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an ARFF Level II within one year of hire
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate lifting devices, hand and pneumatic tools
  • Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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