7051 rescue and firefighting

The Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 7051 is the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist. These highly trained firefighters use firefighting equipment and extinguishing materials to rescue victims of aircraft crashes and fight fires. They provide support and emergency response for airfield operations.

The MOS 7051 is also known as the crash fire rescue MOS or the Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) specialization. They are known as “ARFF Marines” because they serve in Air Rescue and Firefighting units.

The MOS 7051 is a unique capability within the ACE. They provide Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting services in support of airfield operations at forward operating bases and support installations.