HazMat Firefighter & EMS Technician (Rescue Ops)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Round Hill (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, Virginia, seeks a qualified firefighter with progressive responsibilities across GS-05 to GS-08 levels. The role emphasizes rescue, fire suppression, EMS support, and equipment readiness in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates hold required certifications (Firefighter I/II, HazMat Awareness/Operations, CPR/AED) and a valid driver’s license, and can operate emergency vehicles within established protocols.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level in the Federal government.
• Experience: responding to rescue and fire emergencies for an emergency response unit.
• Experience: operating firefighter and rescue emergency equipment and/or vehicles.
• GS-06: one full year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level, including CPR/AED services within protocols.
• GS-07: experience in controlling and extinguishing fires for structures, and EMS protocols.
• GS-08: experience controlling/extinguishing fires in difficult/dangerous situations; ensuring equipment readiness.

Skills

Rescue & fire emergencies

Firefighter equipment operation

Driver's license

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Hazardous Materials Operations

CPR/AED

Driver/Operator Pumper

State or National Registry EMT Basic (

Job description

US Federal Emergency Management Agency at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, Virginia, seeks a qualified firefighter with progressive responsibilities across GS-05 to GS-08 levels. The role emphasizes rescue, fire suppression, EMS support, and equipment readiness in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates hold required certifications (Firefighter I/II, HazMat Awareness/Operations, CPR/AED) and a valid driver’s license, and can operate emergency vehicles within established protocols.