BLS/HazMat Firefighter - EMT, Rescue & Fire Ops

Defense Logistics Agency; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA is seeking a Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT) to join a fully trained emergency response crew. You will perform fire suppression, emergency medical, hazmat, and specialized rescue operations.

Responsibilities include driving and operating a full range of fire apparatus, entering scenes, and providing decontamination of victims and responders. DoD/state certifications are required with age and training prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Experience performing firefighting duties and hazmat control.
• EMT-Basic certification or National Registry eligibility.
• DoD Firefighter Certification and reciprocal state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trained firefighter on an emergency response crew.
• Perform fire suppression, EMT, hazmat, and rescue operations.
• Control and extinguish fires, operate hose lines, and conduct search & rescue.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus including ladder trucks and support vehicles.
• Perform EMT duties with patient assessment and care.
• Hazmat tech responding to spills for containment and control.
• Decontaminate victims and response personnel with specialized equipment.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency Medical Technician

Hazardous Materials Handling

Vehicle Operation

Search and Rescue

Safety Compliance

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA is seeking a Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT) to join a fully trained emergency response crew. You will perform fire suppression, emergency medical, hazmat, and specialized rescue operations.

Responsibilities include driving and operating a full range of fire apparatus, entering scenes, and providing decontamination of victims and responders. DoD/state certifications are required with age and training prerequisites.