FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Built for the Badge; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas is seeking a Firefighter (BLS) to join the team. This role includes duties such as firefighting, rescue operations, hazard detection, and operation of fire communications equipment, with potential requirements for EMT-B certification and security clearance.

Applicants must meet specialized experience criteria and may be assigned to Hazardous Materials teams.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires as part of a fire brigade.
• Experience in rescue operations and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Control or extinguish fires as part of a team.
• Perform rescue operations and lifesaving actions.
• Detect, reduce or eliminate fire hazards and operate related equipment.

Skills

Firefighting

Rescue operations

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency communications

Tools

Fire communications equipment

Job description

# FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)Department of the Air ForceLackland AFB, Texas, TX$51k – $67kCloses in 6 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081. Conditions of Employment cont'd: May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams. May be required to maintain current National Registry Emergency Medical Technical-Basic (EMT-B) certification. Thisrequirement should be determined locally. The work may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes all of the following: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials inRequirementsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081. Conditions of Employment cont'd: May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams. May be required to maintain current National Registry Emergency Medical Technical-Basic (EMT-B) certification. Thisrequirement should be determined locally. The work may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other