Lead Firefighter

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Firefighter

• Primary purpose: Lead a crew operating major motorized firefighting equipment to perform airfield and structural firefighting/rescue and reduce/eliminate fire hazards

Description

Lead and direct a crew of three or more firefighters, including firefighters assigned to major motorized firefighting equipment (e.g., pumper, aerial ladder truck, or ARFF vehicle). Direct crash/rescue and firefighting at airfields, structural firefighting for a range of facilities, and HAZMAT containment/control and/or Basic Life Support. Perform emergency rescue and first aid, and ensure maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities while complying with health, safety, and environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a crew of three or more firefighters during firefighting and rescue operations

• Direct operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment

• Direct crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft

• Direct structural firefighting duties for various facilities, including research or large industrial complexes

• Perform and direct HAZMAT containment/control and/or Basic Life Support duties

• Lead emergency rescue of personnel and provide first aid measures to reduce further injury and prepare victims for transport

• Assign crew members to maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities

• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required; males must be registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07) or equivalent

• Mandatory physical fitness program participation and ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination

• Work schedule: 24 hours on / 24 hours off (72-hour weeks), including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall

• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive motor vehicles

• Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

• Testing Designated Position: subject to random drug testing

• Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions and comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs

• May be required to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance

• Maintain National Registry EMT-B certification

• Required certifications: Fire Officer I; Fire Instructor I; Fire Inspector I; HAZMAT Awareness; HAZMAT Operations; Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I/II); Apparatus Driver Operator—Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting; Apparatus Driver Operator—Pumper; Apparatus Driver Operator—Mobile Water Supply (MWS)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the position type you hold and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.