Supervisory Firefighter

Quick Facts

• Role: Station Chief / Supervisory Firefighter (supervises day-to-day operations of a fire station shift)

Description

Serve as the Station Chief providing immediate oversight and direction for day-to-day operations at a fire station with two or more firefighting crews. Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles (e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, crash-rescue trucks) and supervise structural firefighting, rescue, first aid, and hazardous materials response. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures while maintaining mission-critical readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate oversight and direction of fire station operations for an assigned shift
• Direct operation of complex firefighting vehicles and apparatus
• Supervise structural firefighting across a variety of facilities (including industrial/research sites)
• Oversee HAZMAT containment and control duties and/or Basic Life Support duties
• Supervise maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities
• Supervise personnel rescue and immediate first-aid measures to prepare victims for transport
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and enhance overall worksite safety

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; males must be registered for Selective Service
• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at the next lower grade (GS-08 or equivalent) in firefighting and related areas (fire suppression, rescue, fire hazard detection/prevention, fire communications, HAZMAT incidents, and/or training)
• Required licenses/certifications uploaded with application, including specified DoD firefighter certifications and maintenance of National Registry EMT-B
• Maintain current firefighting-related certifications (Fire Officer/Instructor/Inspector/Hazardous Materials/Firefighter levels as specified)
• Valid driver’s license; ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Pass pre-employment medical exam; report significant medical changes immediately
• Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program
• Work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on / 24-hour off schedule, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing; comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs
• Ability to use safety equipment and required clothing provided by management

Benefits

Federal comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.