7051 - Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist

Summary

EFR is a unique capability within the ACE.

EFR provides aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations (AirOps) at forward locations and support installations.

EFR services include incident command, fire suppression and extinguishment, extrication and rescue, basic emergency medical services, salvage and overhaul operations, and immediate hazardous material operations level response.

While supporting a forward location, the EFR platoon is also responsible for the effective implementation and management of fire protection and prevention programs and aircraft salvage and recovery operations.

Prerequisites

Valid state driver’s license.

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must possess a GT score of 90 or MM score of 90 or higher.

Minimum height requirement to be classified a 7051 is 59 inches (actual height).

Must meet the medical standards as required per reference (bc), The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582; and reference (cq), The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.234.

Marines interested in requesting a lateral move should contact their career planner or prior service recruiter to ensure they meet the prerequisites.

Marines meeting the prerequisites will contact the nearest installation Senior Enlisted Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Specialist (7051) to begin the screening process.

A letter of recommendation from the installation Fire and Emergency Services Officer (7002), will be forwarded to the Marine’s monitor, via the career planner, to CMC (manpower management enlisted assignments) for final approval.

Requirements

Complete the Fire Protection Apprentice (Air Force) Course (F0764T2), San Angelo, TX.

Vision correctable to 20/20, maximum vision impairment of 20/50 and normal color acuity.

Must have no history of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders.

Waivers will not be considered for those Marines determined unsuitable for assignment as a Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Specialist by a medical professional.

Physical requirements: the duties of the 7051 occupational field require extended periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, standing, bending or driving and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more.

Requires stamina, physical agility and dexterity and the strength to save lives or protect property.

A 7051 occupational field Marine may be required to push or drag heavy weights of 150 pounds or more and is required to exemplify the physical characteristics of agility in the performance of their duties.

LCpl to Pvt complete the following courses: NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Telecommunicator I Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Telecommunicator II Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Driver Operator ARFF Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, complete via classroom instruction and practical application of certified personnel, unit funded.

Sgt to Cpl complete the following courses: Emergency Medical Responder Course, unit funded.

NIMS 300, 400, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Fire Officer I Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Incident Safety Officer, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Fire Inspector I Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Fire Instructor I Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Mobile Water Supply Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

GySgt to SSgt complete the following courses: Fire Officer III Course (F0YKJ2).

Fire Officer II Course (F07YKH2).

Fire Inspector II Course (F07YKE2).

Fire Inspector III Course (F07YKF2).

Fire Instructor III Course (F07YKL2).

MPF Staff Planner Course (N30L8Q1).

Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Basic Course, awarded by unit funds.

Health and Safety Officer Course, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, complete via computer based training, no funding required.

MGySgt to MSgt complete the following courses: Fire Officer IV Course (F07YKK2).

MAWTS-1, Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (M149731).

Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team Chief Course, awarded by unit funds.

POI CID

F0764T2

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (dq), Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist Training and Readiness Manual.

Fire Fighters 33-2011.

None.

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