Lead Firefighter - HazMat Tech & EMT (BLS)

Built for the Badge; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Navy in Key West, FL seeks a Lead Firefighter (Hazmat Tech/BLS) to join a dedicated fire and rescue team. You will apply firefighting, rescue operations, and hazmat control to protect personnel and property.

Candidates must hold multiple certifications (Firefighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pumper/ARFF, NREMT, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I) with Driver Operator Aerial within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience must show fire control/extinguishment, rescue operations, hazmat control, and training in fire protection and prevention.
• Experience at GS-07 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Controlling or extinguishing fires as part of a fire department or brigade.
• Performing rescue operations as needed.
• Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards and hazards associated with hazmat.
• Controlling hazardous materials incidents and providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Skills

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Airport Firefighter

Hazmat Technician

Driver Operator Pumper

Driver Operator ARFF

National Registry EMT

Fire Officer I

Fire Inspector I

Fire Instructor I

Driver Operator Aerial

Job description

The Department of the Navy in Key West, FL seeks a Lead Firefighter (Hazmat Tech/BLS) to join a dedicated fire and rescue team. You will apply firefighting, rescue operations, and hazmat control to protect personnel and property.

Candidates must hold multiple certifications (Firefighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pumper/ARFF, NREMT, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I) with Driver Operator Aerial within 12 months.