Senior Firefighter Lead, Basic Life Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maine Healthcare System, located at Togus, ME, seeks a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support).

This full-time role requires 72 hours per week and coordination of firefighting, rescue, and safety operations across VA facilities. Applicants must possess extensive NFPA credentials (Firefighter 1 & 2, Operations Level, Fire Inspector levels, Fire Officer 1, and NFPA 472) and an active EMT or higher certification, plus a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements must be met as described in the vacancy, including NFPA/IFSAC credentials.
• Active EMT or higher certification is required to demonstrate medical response capability.
• A valid State Driver's License is required; a driver’s license status must be current at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead Firefighter duties including fire suppression, rescue, and risk assessment.
• Perform regular fire safety inspections and enforce fire prevention protocols across facilities.
• Coordinate with incident command and hazardous materials teams during emergencies and drills.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Rescue operations

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Firefighter 1 & 2 NFPA 1001

Operations Level NFPA 472

Fire Inspector 1 & 2 NFPA 1031

Fire Officer 1 NFPA 1021

Apparatus operator NFPA 1002

Hazardous materials awareness/operations NFPA 472

NREMT EMT or higher

State EMT license

State Driver's License

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maine Healthcare System, located at Togus, ME, seeks a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support).

This full-time role requires 72 hours per week and coordination of firefighting, rescue, and safety operations across VA facilities. Applicants must possess extensive NFPA credentials (Firefighter 1 & 2, Operations Level, Fire Inspector levels, Fire Officer 1, and NFPA 472) and an active EMT or higher certification, plus a valid state driver’s license.