Firefighter (BLS/HazMat Technician)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Round Hill (VA)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 92,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC) Fire Services Branch, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Firefighter (Paramedic/Hazardous Materials Technician) with current firefighter certifications. You will perform firefighting operations, emergency medical duties, and HazMat responses at FEMA facilities in Virginia.

Role involves operating firefighting trucks and equipment, and responding to diverse incidents.

Qualifications

Experience in hazardous firefighting and rescue operations.
Must hold firefighter certifications applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Firefighter (Paramedic/Hazardous Materials Technician) performing firefighting operations.
Operate and maintain firefighting trucks and equipment.
Respond to HazMat, technical rescue, aviation incidents and provide basic life support.
Work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Fire Services Branch. MWEOC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, approximately 60 miles west of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have experience in hazardous firefighting and rescue operations and currently hold the necessary firefighter certifications for the position.

Key Responsibilities

All MWEOC staff have emergency assignments and are considered deployed in place. Exercises and activations are planned and unplanned, and may require long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. All MWEOC employees are: (1) required to use a government-issued electronic device (to include cellular phones); (2) subject to recall during emergency situations; and (3) required to perform work in locations both above and below ground. What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will you will serve as a Firefighter (Paramedic/Hazardous Materials Technician), responsible for following firefighting standards and techniques, performing procedures and firefighting operations. Typical assignments include: Using, operating and maintaining firefighting trucks and equipment (lines, hand tools, pumps, nozzles, foam generators). Operating emergency equipment to control and extinguish hazardous fire situations in a variety of structures.

Performing basic life support assessment and treatment of patients. Providing emergency duties responding to HazMat, technical rescue, aviation and other related incidents. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.

Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46610 – $91815/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.