Assistant Fire Chief - Emergency Response & HazMat Leader

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief (GS-0081-11) to lead a platoon within the NIH Fire and Rescue Services. The role includes acting as an assistant to the NIH Fire Chief, supervising a shift, and managing all administrative and operational aspects of fire and rescue operations.

The incumbent will serve as a platoon Incident Commander on hazardous materials, complex rescue, and emergency medical incidents, coordinating drills and response strategies across NIH

Qualifications

• Experience providing leadership to firefighters performing emergency duties of a specialized and hazardous nature.
• Knowledgeable in emergency response operations and incident management.
• EMT-BLS training and ability to respond to medical emergencies in high-stress environments.
• Familiarity with fire protection systems, drills, and rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as assistant to the NIH Fire Chief and supervise one of two shifts.
• Oversee administrative and operational activities of the platoon.
• Act as platoon Incident Commander on complex incidents including hazardous materials and specialized rescues.
• Plan and conduct drills covering rescue operations, hose operations, and entry tools.
• Respond to emergencies in laboratories, clinics, and related facilities; ensure safety of irreplaceable data and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Incident command

Hazardous materials

EMT-BLS

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Job description

National Institutes of Health is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief (GS-0081-11) to lead a platoon within the NIH Fire and Rescue Services. The role includes acting as an assistant to the NIH Fire Chief, supervising a shift, and managing all administrative and operational aspects of fire and rescue operations.

The incumbent will serve as a platoon Incident Commander on hazardous materials, complex rescue, and emergency medical incidents, coordinating drills and response strategies across NIH