Firefighter (Basic Life Support/HAZMAT Technician).

Obsolete Site

Fort Drum (NY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Obsolete Site at Fort Drum seeks a trained firefighter to join a dedicated crew protecting life and property across posts and facilities. You will respond to alarms, combat fires, and operate firefighting apparatus in demanding conditions.

The role includes serving on the Hazardous Materials Response Team, performing basic life support, and maintaining hazmat gear, with required training and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience as a firefighter or trainee with basic equipment handling.
Ability to perform basic first aid.
Eligible for background investigation.

Responsibilities

Respond to alarms and fight fires to protect life and property.
Operate firefighting turrets and large rescue apparatus.
Serve on Hazardous Materials Response Team for chemical/biological releases.
Train for hazmat and WMD incident response and risk assessment.
Prepare incident reports and maintain hazmat equipment.
Initiate basic life support and noninvasive emergency procedures.

Skills

Firefighting basics

Hazardous materials

Emergency medical care

Physical fitness

Team-based operations

Education

Fire Training

Fire Science

Tools

Fire apparatus

SCBA gear

Hazmat equipment

Job description

Duties

You will serve as a member of a firefighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property, responding to alarms and combating fire involving structures, equipment, facilities, crashed and burning aircraft, fuel, chemicals, and brush fires.
You will fight fires using turrets and large crash fire rescue firefighting apparatus.
You will serve as a Hazardous Material Technician on the installation Hazardous Materials Response Team and respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials both chemical and biological to stop or control the release.
Train in preparation for hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction incident response and procedures; and perform hazard and risk assessment to conduct an incident analysis.
You will prepare incident reports and documentation; maintain and decontaminate hazmat equipment and supplies.
You will initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support and perform noninvasive emergency procedures.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 72-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License to operate vehicles.
This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
This position requires the Incumbent to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

In order to qualify at the GS-04 or GS-05 level, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

GS-04 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Following detailed instructions to assist with basic firefighter duties, such as using and/or maintaining basic firefighter equipment and 2) administering basic first aid to injured victims. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

Education

Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing and maintaining firefighting equipment; 2) Applying basic first aid; AND 3) Participating in firefighting and rescue situations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Education

Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.

Combination of Education and Experience

In order to qualify at the GS-06 and GS-07 level, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

GS-06 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing standard firefighting techniques; 2) Responding to basic hazardous materials incidents; AND 3) Performing basic emergency medical care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

GS-07 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Operating firefighting equipment such as pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment; 2) Operating firefighting vehicles to keep fire in optimum range while ensuring that backflash will not occur; and 3) Completing initial incident analysis by identifying materials involved, determining whether hazardous materials have been released, and evaluating the surrounding conditions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certificates below certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.

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