Aviation Firefighter & ALS Specialist

Chenega Security SBU; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU is seeking a Firefighter/ALS at Wallops Flight Facility to provide rapid emergency response, firefighting, and Advanced Life Support services for personnel, visitors, and critical operations. The role includes medical care within scope of certification, incident stabilization, and collaboration with incident command teams.

The position requires state-certified firefighter I/II, ALS and BLS credentials, EVOC, and NIMS training, with the ability to work under hazardous

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 certification for Healthcare Providers.
• EVOC certification.
• FEMA NIMS IS-100/IS-200/IS-700/IS-800.
• Must work effectively under stressful and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Must pass medical exams, fitness assessments, and drug screening.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, and other emergencies.
• Perform firefighting, rescue, medical, and incident stabilization activities per policies.
• Deliver ALS care, patient assessment, stabilization, and interventions.
• Participate in search and rescue, victim recovery, extrication, and scene management.
• Support emergency response activities involving aircraft operations and hazardous environments.
• Assist with hazard recognition, risk assessment, and response planning.
• Operate firefighting equipment, hoses, nozzles, extinguishers, ladders, and PPE.
• Perform vehicle or machinery extrication using hydraulic tools.
• Participate in technical rescue involving confined spaces, rope, trench, and collapses.
• Work in hazardous environments with respiratory protection and chemical PPE.
• Assist in hazardous materials response within training scope.
• Complete reports, inventories, and documentation accurately and timely.
• Support fire prevention, safety initiatives, and facility assessments.

Skills

Emergency response knowledge

ALS patient care

Firefighting safety

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board/State Firefighter I

DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board/State Firefighter II

ALS certification (state/local)

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

EVOC

NIMS IS-100/200/700/800

Job description

Chenega Security SBU is seeking a Firefighter/ALS at Wallops Flight Facility to provide rapid emergency response, firefighting, and Advanced Life Support services for personnel, visitors, and critical operations. The role includes medical care within scope of certification, incident stabilization, and collaboration with incident command teams.

The position requires state-certified firefighter I/II, ALS and BLS credentials, EVOC, and NIMS training, with the ability to work under hazardous