Reclass to Firefighter (12M)

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:25:54 -0400

If only recently discovered that this MOS still existed. I thought most bases had civilian firefighters. In light of this, how can I reclass to 12M? I am currently a SGT(P) HR NCO, and have been since 2009. However, I am a volunteer firefighter with the Aberdeen Fire Department and I start Fire I in September. I am also studying to be an Emergency Manager once I complete my Masters. I believe I would benefit greatly from transitioning to the 12M MOS due to the real time experience I will get on the job. Thank you in advance for any info provided. EDIT: I'm tracking the MOS in balanced and the IN/OUT Calls so no for SGT IN, is there anyway around that due to the special nature of the MOS?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 26 at 2015 10:51 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:51:54 -0400

I was able to place one SPC in 12M years ago...but going from a balanced MOS to a balanced MOS is not what the Army is looking to do these days.

See your Career Counselor soon to see if you qualify for reclassification.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2015 6:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:01:49 -0400

I've read the comments thus far, and another suggestion I would have for you is the Air Force. I hate to suggest a change of branch, but I know from first hand experience, that the Air Force is the better option for that MOS. Also, the MTOE is not helpful for promotion in the NCO ranks in the Army. I hold 12M also, and was assigned as a miltech at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA. You will have 68 days of training at Goodfellow AFB in TX. FF1, FF2, First responder, HazMat ops, I believe Engine and Ladde Company ops, the Crash rescue. If you have IFSAC/ProBoard certifications, you can proficiently advance to Crash (which was all I had to do) . Www.dodffcert.com has a packet tou can fill out and submit, once a chief officer has signed off on it. Again, you would have to have FF1, FF2, Hazmat Ops, and First Responder to proficiently advance.

DoD Fire & Emergency Services Program Certification Search Page

Response by Sgt Alex Horti made Aug 11 at 2016 3:04 PM

Sgt Alex Horti — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:04:28 -0400

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1. Valid State driver’s license
2. Emergency Vehicle Operators certification
3. Firefighter Certifications:
a. Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I)
b. HAZMAT Awareness
c. HAZMAT Operations
d. Driver/ Operator ARFF
e. Driver/ Operator Pumper
f. Driver/ Operator Mobile Water Supply
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Certifications must have been awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) or any equivalent entity accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board.
I can get you deployed pretty fast (within two weeks) if you meet all the qualifications.
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