Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Firefighter (BLS) located at Fort Myer, VA. 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)

Serve as a Firefighter Driver/Operator/Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support.

Assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident response functions.

Drives and operates firefighting/rescue vehicles, participates in rescue operations to include confined space, high-angle, and other special operations.

Performs noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS).

Maintains ambulance equipment such as backboards, suction devices, monitors, oxygen delivery systems and orders supplies as needed.

Performs fire protection/prevention inspections.

Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and stand by duties as necessary.