12M Firefighter
Army National Guard
- Grayling, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires
- Inspect aircraft, buildings, and equipment for fire hazards
- Fighting different types of fires
- Firefighting equipment operations, first aid, and rescue procedures
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Willingness to risk injury to help others
- Ability to think and act decisively
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for Firefighters consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of time in the classroom and work in the field.Benefits/RequirementsBenefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
ZIP Code: 49739
Job Category: Engineer
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35