Firefighter EMT-BLS: Rescue & Fire Protection

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland.

The role operates a 48‑hour shift within the Fire Protection Section of Safety and Occupational Health Service, supporting fire prevention, protection, and suppression across ~180 buildings on a 400‑acre campus. Requirements include one year of specialized federal experience at the GS-6 level and Selective Placement Factors (firefighter certifications and EMS

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal Service for Firefighter-BLS duties.
• Duties may include controlling/extinguishing fires, rescue operations, detecting and addressing hazards, operating fire communications equipment, managing hazardous materials, or training in fire protection and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform firefighting and basic life support duties.
• Apply fire protection and prevention knowledge on a large medical campus.
• Engage in rescue, firefighting, and incident response with minimal supervision.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency medical

Hazard awareness

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland.

The role operates a 48‑hour shift within the Fire Protection Section of Safety and Occupational Health Service, supporting fire prevention, protection, and suppression across ~180 buildings on a 400‑acre campus. Requirements include one year of specialized federal experience at the GS-6 level and Selective Placement Factors (firefighter certifications and EMS