Firefighter (BLS/Hazardous MaterialsTechnician)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Town of Canandaigua (NY)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 102,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is a Firefighter for the Finger Lakes Healthcare System (FLHCS), primarily assigned to the Canandaigua, NY.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs initial and on-going focused patient assessment and physical examination. Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillation.

Assists the injured by applying knowledge and training for such purposes to use direct pressure and tourniquets to stop bleeding, check the airway for obstructions, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or immobilize for safe transport. Drives an ambulance under non-emergency and emergency conditions.

Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask ventilations, and using an automatic external defibrillation (AED). Assists patients in taking emergency medications for certain complaints under the direction of standing orders or of a Physician. Employs hazard and risk assessment techniques to complete incident analysis. Assists in the developing of strategy to mitigate hazardous release.

Operates fire attack lines and applying fire streams for fire control and extinguishment. Establishes water supply connections to hydrants, sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire apparatus. Loads, unloads, and advances fire hoses. Makes forcible entry into locked and concealed areas, i.e., prying open doors, removing windows, etc. Places and climbs ground ladders with equipment for fire control, ventilation, rescue, or other fireground work.

Work Schedule: Rotating 72 hour work week any day of the week, including holidays. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78148 – $101589/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.