ALS Firefighter & Rescue Specialist

Chenega Corporation; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Firefighter/ALS to support emergency response at Wallops Flight Facility. The role covers firefighting, medical care, and incident stabilization with fast, decisive action under challenging conditions.

The position requires state/DoD firefighting certifications, ALS/BLS credentials, and the ability to pass medical and fitness evaluations, background checks, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DoD/IFSAC, Pro Board, or State Firefighter I certification.
• DoD/IFSAC, Pro Board, or State Firefighter II certification.
• ALS certification appropriate to state and local requirements.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• EVOC certification.
• FEMA NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
• Must be capable of working effectively under stressful and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Must successfully complete required medical examinations, physical fitness assessments, and substance testing requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, and other emergency incidents.
• Perform firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and incident stabilization activities in accordance with department policies and established emergency response practices.
• Deliver ALS care, patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and related medical interventions within scope of certification and medical direction.
• Participate in search and rescue operations, victim recovery, extrication activities, and emergency scene management.
• Support emergency response activities involving aircraft operations, launch operations, hazardous environments, and specialty response functions.
• Assist with incident size-up, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Operate safely and effectively under emergency conditions and changing incident environments.
• Deploy and operate firefighting equipment, hose lines, nozzles, extinguishers, ladders, ventilation equipment, and related tools.
• Perform vehicle and machinery extrication utilizing hydraulic rescue tools and specialized equipment.
• Participate in technical rescue operations involving confined spaces, rope rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse incidents, and related disciplines.
• Operate in hazardous environments requiring respiratory protection and chemical protective gear.
• Assist in hazardous materials response activities.
• Complete reports, inspection forms, inventories, equipment checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
• Support fire prevention activities, safety initiatives, facility assessments, and operational planning.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and external agencies.
• Safely operate department vehicles and other authorized government vehicles as required.
• Support launch operations, flight hardware protection activities, and other specialized mission support functions as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Firefighting

ALS

Emergency response

Incident management

Education

High school diploma or GED

DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board/State FF I certification

DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board/State FF II certification

ALS certification appropriate to state/local

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

EVOC certification

FEMA IS-100/200/700/800

Job description

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Firefighter/ALS to support emergency response at Wallops Flight Facility. The role covers firefighting, medical care, and incident stabilization with fast, decisive action under challenging conditions.

The position requires state/DoD firefighting certifications, ALS/BLS credentials, and the ability to pass medical and fitness evaluations, background checks, and drug screening.