Firefighter

Job Details: Job Location: Comanche Nation Fire Program

• Lawton, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $37440.00 - $52000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Daily, Job Shift: Monday-Friday/Rotating Schedule, OPENING DATE: October 21, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled *This position has a 48-96 Flex Schedule POSITION SUMMARY: Protect life, property, and infrastructure through fire suppression, medical and rescue response, emergency management assistance, and public safety services. Under the Fire Chief or Captain, and in coordination with the Director of Emergency Management for assigned missions, perform authorized duties in accordance with training, department procedures, and the Incident Command System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency response: Respond to structural, grass and wildland fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions; rescues; alarms; hazardous conditions; and other assigned incidents. Fireground operations: Deploy hose, establish water supplies, assist with pumping, fire suppression, exposure protection, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and scene rehabilitation as trained and authorized.

Emergency medical support: Provide first aid, CPR/AED, and patient care within current certifications and authorized protocols; assist EMS with patient access and movement. Emergency management support: As assigned by the Fire Chief or Director of Emergency Management, fill and place sandbags; assist with storm cleanup, debris removal, cutting/removing fallen trees and limbs, shelter support, supply distribution, and disaster response/recovery.

Chainsaw and hazardous-debris work require training, appropriate PPE, and authorization; avoid downed power lines. Apparatus and station readiness: Operate vehicles only when authorized; inspect and maintain apparatus, SCBA, PPE, hose, tools, radios, and medical supplies; report defects and maintain station readiness.

Safety and accountability: Follow incident command, radio procedures, crew accountability, PPE/respiratory protection requirements, and department operating guidelines; report injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Documentation and community service: Maintain incident and training records; participate in drills, fire and injury prevention, tribal events, professional development, and mutual aid.

REPORTS TO: Report to Fire Chief / Captain PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform strenuous work while wearing protective equipment; lift, carry, push, and pull tools and other loads (commonly 50-100 lb); climb, crawl, crouch, reach, and work on uneven ground. Duties may involve heat, smoke, severe weather, traffic, noise, biological hazards, and emotionally demanding incidents.

Must communicate clearly and remain alert to changing hazards. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work in fire stations and respond to emergencies in various settings, including exposure to smoke, heat, adverse weather, uneven terrain, traffic, and other emergency scene hazards.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

General requirements: High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; satisfactory background screening; ability to work 48/96 shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callbacks. Required upon employment: Structural Firefighter I (or approved equivalent); NWCG S-130 and S-190; current CPR/AED (BLS preferred); and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic).

Required within Fire Chief-approved timeframe: NWCG L-180; Haz. Mat Awareness; FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, and IS-700; Bloodborne Pathogens; and Traffic Incident Management (TIM). EVOC must be completed before emergency vehicle operation.

Preferred qualifications

Firefighter II; Haz. Mat Operations; IS-800; EMT/Paramedic; vehicle extrication; fire apparatus pump operations; Stop the Bleed; and technical or water rescue awareness. Ongoing qualifications: Obtain and maintain required certifications, continuing education, annual refresher training (including RT-130 when applicable), respiratory protection clearance/fit testing, and department-approved competencies throughout employment.

Operational restrictions: Interior firefighting, emergency driving, and other high-risk assignments require documented training, appropriate PPE, medical/respiratory clearance, and supervisory authorization. Training support may be available but is not guaranteed. REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL CLEARANCE: After a conditional employment offer and before beginning employment, the selected candidate must arrange and obtain a firefighter medical examination by a licensed physician or qualified occupational health provider and submit written clearance to perform the essential duties of the position.

The Comanche Nation Fire Department does not provide or schedule this examination. The provider should assess fitness for strenuous exertion, heat exposure, cardiovascular demands, relevant injuries or surgeries, and respiratory protection. The department receives the fitness determination and any work restrictions, not the applicant's complete medical history.

BENEFITS

Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period) Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period) Birthday Leave Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members) Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only) Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only) Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage) 401K-up to 3% match VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction): Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available) Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available) Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available) Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Additional Employee Life Insurance Spouse, and Child Life Insurance AFLAC EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference. INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.

Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.