Senior Firefighter: Basic Life Support & Rescue Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support) to manage and perform fire suppression, rescue, and patient care duties in a high-urgency environment. The role requires operating firefighting equipment, delivering Basic Life Support, and coordinating a team of firefighters to ensure safety and rapid response in all emergencies.

Schedule: Full time, 72 hours per week; tour varies. Not a virtual position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of firefighters and coordinating operations.
• Proficiency in firefighting tactics, rescue, and incident command basics.
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures and EMS care.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and balances workload among personnel and ensures timely work completion.
• Instructs staff on tasks, maintains procedures and safety standards.
• Operates firefighting equipment, hydrants, nozzles and rescue gear.
• Provides on-the-job training and information on promotions and staffing needs.
• Responds to fires and hazardous materials incidents and conducts rescues.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire rescue

Basic Life Support

Job description

Veterans Health Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support) to manage and perform fire suppression, rescue, and patient care duties in a high-urgency environment. The role requires operating firefighting equipment, delivering Basic Life Support, and coordinating a team of firefighters to ensure safety and rapid response in all emergencies.

Schedule: Full time, 72 hours per week; tour varies. Not a virtual position.