Fire Protection Inspection (Basic Life Support)

U.S. Department of Defense; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Richmond, England, seeks a qualified professional for fire inspection and emergency medical response. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of installation grounds, performing Basic Life Support, and serving as a firefighter when needed. The ideal candidate must be a U.S. citizen with essential certifications, including Firefighter 1 and 2. A strong commitment to physical fitness is necessary as this role may require reporting in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Certifications including Firefighter 1 and 2 and EMT-Basic.
• Successful medical exam required to determine physical ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of facilities for fire regulations.
• Perform pre-hospital Basic Life Support treatment.
• Serve as a firefighter when required.

Skills

Fire inspection

Basic Life Support

Hazardous materials handling

Incident analysis

Physical fitness

Education

Certifications/Licenses: Firefighter 1 and 2

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

Tools

Automatic external defibrillator

CPR techniques

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Conduct inspections of all installation grounds and facilities for violations of fire regulations and codes. Maintain daily surveillance over conditions impacted by receipt and shipping of hazardous materials or changes in the storage locations.
• Review and inspect installation operations such as receiving, storing and shipping as well as various industrial processes such as welding and painting utilized in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities.
• Review plans for construction or renovation of property to ensure that facilities engineering, contractors and other parties involved follow fire code and regulations when installing or modifying fire protection and suppression equipment.
• Provide Basic Life Support treatment to patients within the pre‑hospital environment; perform such duties as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation, take, record and monitor the patient's baseline vital signs—including temperature, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse—to determine patient priority.
• Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
• Survey the incident to identify materials involved, determine whether hazardous materials have been released, evaluate surrounding conditions, and predict the likely behavior of a material and/or container.
• On an as‑needed basis, serve as a firefighter performing work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 144 hours per pay period (Position is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty.)
• Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non‑Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Physical Requirements: Required (Incumbent will be highly encouraged to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.)
• Certifications/Licenses: Firefighter 1 and 2, Driver Operator – Pumper, Hazardous Materials Technician, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Valid State Driver's License
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Individual must complete a pre‑employment and annual medical exam IAW DoD 6055.05‑M to determine the reasonable likelihood of a firefighter’s ability to execute the arduous and rigorous essential functions of fire suppression and rescue.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.