Firefighter (EMT/Basic Life Support)

Quick Facts

• Role: Firefighter (EMT/Basic Life Support)

• Primary purpose: Firefighting plus rescue/emergency response and fire prevention; provide EMT-B/BLS-level emergency medical services.

• Duties: Drive and operate complex firefighting and special purpose vehicles; perform acting operational leadership during incidents; communicate in routine and emergency situations and during training; render emergency medical services as an EMT/Basic Life Support provider.

• Levels: GS-05 and GS-06 are developmental roles under closer supervision; training progresses toward full performance at GS-07.

Description

This position performs firefighting and rescue/emergency response and fire prevention to protect personnel, property, and equipment. You will operate advanced firefighting vehicles, may take acting leadership during incidents, and provide EMT-B/BLS emergency medical services. The job includes progressively increasing responsibilities at GS-07 based on training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive firefighting and special purpose vehicles of significant complexity (e.g., ARFF apparatus, structural pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, emergency rescue vehicle, HAZMAT response vehicle)

• Perform acting operational leadership during emergency incidents

• Communicate verbally and in writing during routine operations, emergency incidents, training, and field exercises

• Provide emergency medical services as a National Registry EMT/Basic Life Support provider

Requirements

• Meet all qualification and entry requirements by the application closing date

• U.S. citizen

• Registered or exempt from Selective Service

• Complete a background investigation and hold required Public Trust clearance

• Obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license

• Pass a pre-employment medical exam and pre-employment drug test

• Meet physical requirements per NFPA 1582 and participate in a daily physical fitness program

• Wear all required PPE, including breathing apparatus, while carrying heavy loads in extreme conditions

• Provide required certificate/transcript documentation as part of the application

• USA Hire Competency Based Assessments may be required and must be completed within 48 hours of invitation

Benefits

• Competitive federal salary and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, long-term care)

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))

• Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program

• Paid leave and federal holidays

• Possible additional benefits: flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers

• Employee development and training opportunities

• Disabled veteran leave for eligible veterans