Firefighter: EMS, HazMat & Rescue Technician

DLA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA seeks a Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT) to join a fully trained firefighting crew and respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazmat incidents, and special rescue operations. You will perform fire suppression, EMT duties, decontamination, and related safety tasks across diverse missions.

Applicants must meet DoD certification requirements (I & II, Driver Operator - Pumper, HAZMAT, EMT-B), hold CPR, a valid state driver’s license, be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must possess DoD firefighting certifications or equivalent (IFSAC/Pro-Board).
• One year of specialized experience in firefighting duties.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• US citizenship is required and pre-employment medical exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trained firefighter on a crew for emergency response including fire, EMS, hazmat, and rescue.
• Perform fire suppression, EMS, hazmat, and rescue operations.
• Operate hose lines and conduct search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation and salvage.
• Drive and operate a range of firefighting vehicles and apparatus.
• Perform EMT duties including patient assessment.

Skills

Emergency response

Hazardous materials

EMT basic

Driver operator

Education

Firefighter I & II

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Hazardous Materials Technician

Driver Operator - Pumper

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA seeks a Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT) to join a fully trained firefighting crew and respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazmat incidents, and special rescue operations. You will perform fire suppression, EMT duties, decontamination, and related safety tasks across diverse missions.

Applicants must meet DoD certification requirements (I & II, Driver Operator - Pumper, HAZMAT, EMT-B), hold CPR, a valid state driver’s license, be a U.S.