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ASRC Federal Communications is seeing an Interim Temporary Firefighter for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This role will support the Installation Support Services (ISS2 ...

ASRC Federal Communications is seeing an Interim Temporary Firefighter for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This role will support the Installation Support Services (ISS2 ...

Safety Worxs is seeking an local experienced High Angle Rescue Lead to support a long-term construction project in Honolulu, HI. This is a hands-on field role responsible for providing technical ...

Safety Worxs is seeking an local experienced High Angle Rescue Lead to support a long-term construction project in Honolulu, HI. This is a hands-on field role responsible for providing technical ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter in Hawaii is $61,928.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,300.00 and $71,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Becoming a firefighter typically requires completing a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by fire academy training which lasts about 12 to 14 weeks. Candidates often need to pass physical fitness tests, written exams, and background checks; some jurisdictions also require EMT certification, which can add several months to the process.

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Firefighter careers typically have no maximum age limit, and many departments accept applicants in their mid-20s and older. Physical fitness, passing required tests, and obtaining necessary certifications are essential, regardless of age. Age should not be a barrier if you meet the qualifications and are prepared for the training and physical demands of the job.

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Infographic showing various Firefighter job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,928 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Interim Temporary Firefighter

ASRC Federal Holding Company

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago


ASRC Federal rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

244th of 450 rated engineering


Job description

ASRC Federal Communications is seeing an Interim Temporary Firefighter for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This role will support the Installation Support Services (ISS2) contract on Wake Island. This is a temporary short term position that will last one-time 90 days to cover a Wake Island mission to surplus the Wake Island Fire Department's manning.

This position will require that the employee work on-site at Wake Island. Transportation from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Wake Island will be furnished by government-sponsored aircraft. Meals and housing will be provided by the program while working on the island. Employees will live in a dormitory housing environment, and meals will be furnished daily through the cafeteria commissary. This role is perfect for someone who is able to remain away for long periods of time while working on an island with occasional scheduled trips back to Honolulu.

Responsibilities:

  • Controls and extinguishes fires on the Island.

  • Ability to drive and operate firefighting vehicles.

  • Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, cargo, and passenger).

  • Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.

  • Performs search and rescue of personnel, and performs or initiates a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury, and prepares victims(s) for transport to a medical facility.

  • Evaluates emergency medical situations and performs duties as a DOT First Responder or equivalent.

  • Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

  • Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures

  • Participates in the physical fitness, respiratory protection and hearing conservation program.

  • Performs daily inspection, maintenance and upkeep of firefighting apparatus, tools and equipment.

  • Participates in all training activities, including afterhours exercises and readiness inspection call-outs

  • Performs collateral duties and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Trained IAW TO 00-105-E-9 for aircraft shutdown and exterior fires/not including interior fires or egress for aircraft and NFPA Code 1003.

  • Three (3) years' experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade

  • Certified Firefighter I/II(DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation

  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprints, physical and drug test.

Additional Qualifications :

  • Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • Certified Driver Operator -- Pumper (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • Certified Driver Operator -- ARFF (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • Mobile Water Supply (MWS) (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • Certified Airport Firefighter (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

  • FEMA/NIMS 100, FEMA/NIMS 200, FEMA/NIMS 700, FEMA/NIMS 800

  • Operating various types of firefighting vehicles.

  • Dexterity in use and manipulation of tools and equipment used in firefighting operations.

  • Operating basic Microsoft computer programs.

  • Performing the essential job tasks as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582

  • Demonstrating specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

  • Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Lifting and/or move up to 100 pounds

  • Speak, read and comprehend English fluently.

  • Ability to successfully pass the NFPA 1582 pre-employment physical requirements and drug tests upon hire, and annually.

Preferred

  • Telecommunicator I/II(DoD, PROBOARD, or, IFSAC)

  • Five (5) years' experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade.

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