Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technicians)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)

Responds to fire alarms for all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations; wild land fires, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft emergencies.

Perform daily operational checks for both truck and equipment to ensure operational readiness at all times.

Serves as a member of the Crash Rescue Team responding to any military or privately owned plane crash on or in the vicinity of the installation.

As an Emergency Medical Technician with Basic Life Support training, responds to accidents and other emergencies and follows approved department protocols in providing basic life support and performing emergency procedures.

As a fully qualified Hazardous Materials Technician, responds as a member of the department's hazardous materials team.