Firefighter & Basic Life Support Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at the VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD, serves as Firefighter/EMT in the Fire Protection Section with a 48-hour shift and a 72-hour work week on a 400-acre campus of about 180 buildings. Proficiency in English is required for direct patient care roles.

Qualified applicants must have relevant specialized experience (GS-6 level) and certifications including Firefighter II, Driver/Operator, HazMat Ops, and EMT.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal Service with the duties of Firefighter-BLS.
• Experience showing knowledge, skills and abilities for firefighting, rescue, hazmat, fire communications, or training in fire protection and prevention.
• Experience must be fully documented in your resume with job title, duties, start/end dates and hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting and emergency medical duties as part of the Fire Protection Section.
• Support fire prevention, protection, and suppression activities for the Perry Point campus.
• Operate fire communications equipment and assist in training and drills.

Skills

Fire suppression

Rescue operations

Hazardous materials handling

Fire communications

Training in fire protection

Education

Firefighter II certification

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification

Hazardous Materials Operations certification

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Job description

The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at the VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD, serves as Firefighter/EMT in the Fire Protection Section with a 48-hour shift and a 72-hour work week on a 400-acre campus of about 180 buildings. Proficiency in English is required for direct patient care roles.

Qualified applicants must have relevant specialized experience (GS-6 level) and certifications including Firefighter II, Driver/Operator, HazMat Ops, and EMT.