Firefighter - Basic Life Support: Rescue, Fire Suppression

Built for the Badge; Maryland; On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Firefighter - Basic Life Support at Perry Point, Maryland. The role requires demonstrated expertise in fire suppression, rescue operations, and incident response to protect lives and property.

The position is based at Perry Point with duties including prevention and response to fire hazards, and training in safety procedures for firefighting teams.

Qualifications

• GS-7 level requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal Service.
• Experience showing KSAs to perform Firefighter - Basic Life Support duties.

Responsibilities

• Control or extinguish fires as part of a fire department or brigade.
• Perform rescue operations.
• Identify, reduce, or eliminate potential fire hazards.
• Operate fire communications equipment.
• Control hazardous materials incidents.
• Develop or deliver training in fire prevention and safety.

Skills

Firefighting KSAs

Rescue operations

Hazard identification

Tools

Fire communications equipment

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Firefighter - Basic Life Support at Perry Point, Maryland. The role requires demonstrated expertise in fire suppression, rescue operations, and incident response to protect lives and property.

The position is based at Perry Point with duties including prevention and response to fire hazards, and training in safety procedures for firefighting teams.