Where can I get good information on the MOS 12M?

2020-02-11T15:24:48-05:00

I have not asked my recruiter about this yet. So I do not have his perspective yet. I was doing some research on the firefighter MOS and so far most, if not all, said that it’s a very rare MOS to be handed and it’s not common for active duty military to get granted this job. Is this accurate?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 3:29 PM

2020-02-11T15:29:12-05:00

From other 12M’s. There’s not a lot of info posted out there. Before I joined I tried doing research but there’s less than 300 active duty 12M’s in the Army last time I heard and I didn’t really get any valuable information until I got to 12M AIT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 4:25 PM

2020-02-11T16:25:05-05:00

I am an active duty firefighter. The MOS is very small and thus hard to get into. There are more National Guard and Reserve positions for our MOS.
Honestly, if you want to be a firefighter, Air Force has far more opportunities for firefighters. It's very tough to be a 12M as active duty, because some units don't even work at the fire stations. It's all dependant on what post you go to.
I've been fortunate to always be part of a unit that worked with the fire department on post.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 7:25 PM

2020-02-11T19:25:13-05:00

Smaller MOS=harder career progression.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2020 12:51 AM

2020-02-12T00:51:40-05:00

Very, very small MOS, probably zero chance of this class seat popping up

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 10:44 PM

2020-02-24T22:44:15-05:00

I am a current firefighter in the army. Your best bet is to go Air Force if you’re trying to actually do the job.

Response by SFC Patrick Pippin made Mar 6 at 2020 6:42 PM

2020-03-06T18:42:12-05:00

I retired from this mos, it was 51m, back then, and all counted there was only 400 to 450 active duty

Response by CPL Joseph Viola made Dec 28 at 2020 4:51 PM

2020-12-28T16:51:44-05:00

I was a 12M at Fort Campbell Ky. Small MOS with limited duty stations but great training opportunities that transfer to the civilian world when you get out. 12M is not an MOS that you can make a career out of in the Army but definitely has its benefits when you get out becoming a Federal or Civilian firefighter. Have to stay on your recruiter.