Firefighter (Paramedic)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Pearl Harbor, HI

About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be positions filled from it. The Firefighter (Paramedic) responds to emergencies as part of fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and ambulance teams. The role combines firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, and emergency vehicle inspection and maintenance. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and may involve confined spaces, hazardous materials, intense physical exertion, and stressful or dangerous conditions. The position involves rotating shifts, described as three 24-hour shifts per week, and may require work on weekends, nights, overtime, or holidays, as well as mandatory recall during certain incidents or conditions. The employee administers emergency medical treatment, including medications and invasive procedures, and participates in fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency medical services training. The employee must maintain required paramedic, firefighting, driver, and life-support certifications, meet physical fitness and medical evaluation standards, and wear required protective equipment and a uniform. This is a mission-essential federal position requiring continuity of operations for tasks designated as essential by local or command decision.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, serving as a firefighter (paramedic) and performing fire suppression, search and rescue, and EMT-Paramedic emergency medical responses, treatment, and transportation of sick or injured people.
Current National Registry or State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (EMT-P); National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification is also specified.
Ability to obtain a State of Hawaii Paramedic license within six months of hire.
Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Instructor (CPR and AED Programs), in accordance with American Heart Association and Military Training Network requirements, and ability to maintain it.
Current Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification and ability to maintain it.
Current Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician firefighter certifications, and ability to maintain them.
Current Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), or ability to obtain it within six months of hire, and ability to maintain it.
Current valid Hawaii state driver’s license and ability to maintain it.
Ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance before entering duty.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug test; subject to random drug testing.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment continuously throughout the work shift and to wear a uniform while meeting appearance and grooming standards.
Ability to meet NFPA 1582 firefighter medical evaluation and NFPA 1583 fitness program requirements, and to participate in the mandatory Fire and Emergency Services Division physical fitness program.
Physical stamina, agility, and mental stability to perform duties involving intense physical exertion and mental stress under adverse conditions.
Ability to give clear and decisive instructions to firefighting forces and other emergency service personnel during emergencies.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including potential nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays, and to be subject to mandatory recall.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, at high elevations or below ground in confined spaces, and amid heat, cold, smoke, wind, humidity, hazardous materials, biological agents, radioactive particles, explosives, infectious diseases, traumatic injuries, burns, fumes, falling materials, and explosions.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete required government travel-card training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Must satisfy applicable federal employment requirements, including E-Verify, Selective Service registration where applicable, and rules concerning appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
Candidates older than 37 at appointment require an age waiver due to the position's maximum entry age of 37.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team, and/or Ambulance Team.
Administer medications and solutions orally or intravenously under standing orders or the direction of an off-site physician.
Interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) for patients with unstable heartbeats to determine future medical treatment.
Provide invasive airway procedures, including needle or surgical cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression, endotracheal intubation, and nasal intubation.
Combat fires in difficult and dangerous environments, including confined or unventilated areas and fuel tanks.
Enter confined spaces to provide patient care, conduct rescue, and perform recovery operations.
Extract trapped patients to prevent further harm during removal.
Perform thorough safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles.
Participate in daily training and instruction covering fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency medical services.
Maintain physical fitness and comply with firefighter medical evaluation and fitness program requirements.
Maintain required certifications and participate in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks as directed.
Work rotating shifts and, when required, respond to mandatory recall during destructive weather or major incidents.

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
Recruitment incentive may be authorized subject to applicable regulations, command policy, and available funding.
Relocation expenses may be authorized subject to applicable regulations, command policy, and available funding.

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