Firefighter (BLS/HazMat Tech) – Emergency Response Pro

Built for the Badge; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge is seeking a Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician) in Richmond, VA. The role requires performing a full range of firefighting duties, hazardous materials response, decontamination, and basic life support at EMT-B level.

This is a federal GS-07 level position with the Department of Defense. Qualified candidates will have experience driving emergency vehicles and determining proper equipment needs in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience performing a full range of firefighting duties including combating fires and operating hose lines.
• Experience conducting hazardous materials offensive operations and decontamination.
• Experience performing basic life support and rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Fight and control fires and operate hose lines.
• Conduct hazardous materials response and decontamination.
• Perform or assist in rescue operations during emergencies.

Skills

Firefighting duties

Hose lines

Forced entries

Search and rescue

Hazardous materials operations

Decontamination operations

Rescue operations

Basic Life Support (EMT-B)

Emergency vehicle operations

Job description

Built for the Badge is seeking a Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician) in Richmond, VA. The role requires performing a full range of firefighting duties, hazardous materials response, decontamination, and basic life support at EMT-B level.

This is a federal GS-07 level position with the Department of Defense. Qualified candidates will have experience driving emergency vehicles and determining proper equipment needs in emergencies.