Marine Corps COOL Summary - MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist

MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist

MOS Description

ARFF is a unique capability within the ACE. ARFF provides Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting services in support of airfield operations (AirOps) at forward operating bases and support installations. ARFF 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 Operating Base, the ARFF platoon is also responsible for the effective implementation and management of fire protection and prevention programs.

National Certifications

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Note: Please review that apply to the certifications listed below.

Credential	Agency	Related As	Attainability	COOL$	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Is In Demand	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Is In Demand	National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) Is Not In Demand	Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)	Other
Fire Inspector I - 66 Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other			GI Bill
Fire Inspector II - 67 Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) Is Not In Demand	International Association of Arson Investigators	Some	low	COOL Bucks
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) Is In Demand	Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Fire Plans Examiner - F3 Is In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other
Certified Fire Marshal - FM Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other
Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician - FE Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other
Pre-engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician - FN Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand	ASTM International	Some	high	COOL Bucks
Fire Codes and Standards - FC Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Other

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Airfield Operations Specialists	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Cargo and Freight Agents	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Firefighters	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	Some			find local salary
Office Clerks, General	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

Related Federal Occupations

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 7051 Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist can be found below.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Jobs

There are numerous opportunities available in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a range of career opportunities to individuals with different skills within its organization. Their workforce includes:

Air Traffic Controllers
Aviation Safety Inspectors
Airways Transportation Systems Specialists
Community Planners
Security Inspectors
Engineers
Program Managers
Acquisition Specialists
Contract Specialists
Human Resources Professionals
Technicians

Consult the FAA Jobs website for additional information on aviation related career opportunities and job openings.

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is a non-profit society which represents all professionals in aviation maintenance and provides it's members information on aviation maintenance occupations.

Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.

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