Federal Firefighter & EMS Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Firefighter assigned to the Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Canandaigua, NY. This is not a virtual position; candidates must reside within commutable distance or relocate accordingly to perform emergency medical and fire suppression duties.

Key duties include patient assessment, CPR/AED use, ambulance operation, and fire control activities. The role features a rotating 72-hour schedule and federal recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Qualifications

• Must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of Canandaigua, NY.
• Ability to perform rapid patient assessment and manage CPR, AED, and trauma procedures.
• Complete knowledge to operate emergency medical equipment and fire suppression tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment and physical examinations.
• Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies, including CPR and AED use.
• Drives an ambulance under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Operates fire attack lines, loads/advances hoses, and makes forcible entry as needed.
• Rotating 72-hour work schedule with on-site duty in Canandaigua, NY.

Education

No educational substitution at this grade level

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Firefighter assigned to the Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Canandaigua, NY. This is not a virtual position; candidates must reside within commutable distance or relocate accordingly to perform emergency medical and fire suppression duties.

Key duties include patient assessment, CPR/AED use, ambulance operation, and fire control activities. The role features a rotating 72-hour schedule and federal recruitment incentives are not authorized.