Firefighter, HazMat & EMT Specialist

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health, Division of Fire and Rescue Services, seeks a Firefighter (GS-0081-07) to respond to alarms, hazmat incidents, medical emergencies, and rescue victims from all structures and vehicles.

As an EMT with Basic Life Support and Hazardous Materials Technician qualifications, you will drive and operate fire apparatus, supervise hose lines, and perform fire prevention inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires firefighting experience and EMT-Basic Life Support certification.
• Hazardous materials response and safety procedures.
• Strong ability to communicate via radio and maintain protocol.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms and hazmat incidents.
• Provide medical emergencies care and patient stabilization as an EMT.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus; assist in rescue operations.
• Perform fire prevention inspections and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Firefighting experience

EMT-Basic Life Support

Hazardous materials handling

Radio communications

Job description

The National Institutes of Health, Division of Fire and Rescue Services, seeks a Firefighter (GS-0081-07) to respond to alarms, hazmat incidents, medical emergencies, and rescue victims from all structures and vehicles.

As an EMT with Basic Life Support and Hazardous Materials Technician qualifications, you will drive and operate fire apparatus, supervise hose lines, and perform fire prevention inspections.