Elite Fire & EMS Responder

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department seeks qualified personnel to respond to fires, hazmat incidents, and medical emergencies. You will perform inspections, operate firefighting and EMS equipment, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards and building codes.

Positions include ZS-III and ZS-IV levels, requiring Firefighter 1, Hazmat Ops, and Maryland EMT B certifications with options for career progression and on-site work in Gaithersburg, MD.

Qualifications

• One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the ZS-III level (GS-4) or equivalent.
• For ZS-III: Firefighter 1 Certification, Hazmat Operations Certification, and Maryland EMT B Certification (valid to apply).
• For ZS-IV: one year of specialized experience at GS-06 or ZS-III; Commercial Driver's License; MD Class B; Pump Operator Certification; and Maryland EMT B Certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all emergency calls and employ suppression techniques and equipment to control and extinguish fires.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents to stop or control releases and prepare incident reports.
• Provide life support, monitor patient vitals, and stabilize for transport; administer emergency medications if required.

Skills

Emergency response

Life support

Team coordination

Education

Fire Science related degree or coursework

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department seeks qualified personnel to respond to fires, hazmat incidents, and medical emergencies. You will perform inspections, operate firefighting and EMS equipment, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards and building codes.

Positions include ZS-III and ZS-IV levels, requiring Firefighter 1, Hazmat Ops, and Maryland EMT B certifications with options for career progression and on-site work in Gaithersburg, MD.