Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

The VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System is actively recruiting for two Firefighter (Basic Life Support) positions within the Fire Service: one at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital in Montrose, NY and one at the Castle Point VA Medical Center.

This position performs work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards during a work shift of 72 hours per week on a rotating basis. Major duties include but are not limited too: Performs specialized rescues, hazardous materials spill response and serves as a driver/operator of pumpers, ambulances and special service vehicles. Performs fire protection inspector duties, including inspecting and testing fire protection equipment. Training personnel in fire protection and prevention. Operate fire communications equipment. Advise on improvements to structures for better fire prevention. Plans, directs, or carries out fire protection and prevention programs and operations. Operate and use fire extinguishing equipment carried on the apparatus such as foam and dry chemical extinguishing agents. Follows protocols in providing basic life support. Performs emergency medical procedures that are noninvasive. Provides BLS transport of patients for medical appointments and emergency treatment as indicated to the appropriate medical facility. Provides assessment of patient to physician or nurse who relies on these observations to provide additional treatment. Performs duties as a member of the Medical Center Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). Responds to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for stopping or controlling the release using specialized chemical protective clothing and control equipment. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Firefighter or Fire Chief. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: 48 hours on/72 hours off Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Firefighter (Basic Life Support)/PD03506A and PD19443A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Working conditions will include heavy physical exertion, extreme heat, smoke and dust in enclosed smoke-filled places, in all types of weather. Incumbent must participate in physical conditioning programs and must pass an annual medical surveillance and a job requirement physical agility test. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.