EMT-HazMat Firefighter — Federal Service

U.S. Marine Corps; Cherry Point (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Marine Corps is hiring a firefighter at Cherry Point to perform augmented EMT-Basic and Hazardous Materials Technician duties. This federal position targets candidates with a Fire Science/Fire Training background or an equivalent education/experience mix.

Eligible applicants must have completed a 4-year college program in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applications close 2026-11-12, under the Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• GS-05 requires a 4-year degree in Fire Science, Fire Training, or related field.
• Or a combination of education and experience equaling one year.
• Eligibility based on education plus experience mix as described.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a firefighter performing augmented skills of a credentialed Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) and Hazardous Materials Technician.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician

Hazardous Materials Technician

Education

Fire Science

Fire Training

Job description

The U.S. Marine Corps is hiring a firefighter at Cherry Point to perform augmented EMT-Basic and Hazardous Materials Technician duties. This federal position targets candidates with a Fire Science/Fire Training background or an equivalent education/experience mix.

Eligible applicants must have completed a 4-year college program in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applications close 2026-11-12, under the Public hiring path.