Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Gordon, GA

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service Firefighter position. The role provides fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, and hazardous-materials response services. The position is designated Mission Essential, is covered by Firefighter Special Retirement Coverage, and has a maximum entry age of 37, subject to stated exceptions. Mandatory retirement is at age 57 with 20 years of Special Retirement Coverage service.

The firefighter responds to fires, hazardous-materials incidents, medical emergencies, and aircraft mishaps; assesses scene conditions and carries out suppression strategies; and operates firefighting and emergency-response vehicles and equipment. The role also provides basic life support, performs patient assessments and stabilization, and prepares patients for transport. As a qualified HazMat Technician, the incumbent analyzes and mitigates hazardous-materials incidents, develops tactical response plans, and selects appropriate protective equipment and decontamination procedures.

The incumbent conducts operational checks, safety inspections, and minor maintenance of emergency vehicles, suppression equipment, and medical equipment. The role includes communicating patient information to receiving facilities and documenting patient care and incident details. The employee must meet medical and physical fitness requirements, complete an annual Job Performance Test, work rotating 48-hour shifts and planned and unscheduled overtime, and may provide mutual aid to local fire departments. Estimated annual pay is $77,600–$100,800 based on a 72-hour workweek.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; inspecting for potential fire hazards; operating fire communications equipment; and driving and operating firefighting apparatus at an emergency scene.
• Specialized experience must be used to qualify; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Possess and maintain Firefighter I and II, HazMat Technician, Driver/Operator Pumper, and EMT-Basic or higher certifications. EMT certification must be from Georgia or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Submit copies of required certifications, with specified DoD, IFSAC, or PRO-Board certification; submit a current EMT card or proof of current NREMT registration.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or possession.
• Complete pre-employment and periodic medical examinations and meet the required physical-health and fitness standards.
• Lift up to 45 pounds in regular job duties.
• Successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test and participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Comply with NFPA 1500 and use employer-provided personal protective equipment and the prescribed uniform while on duty.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Be able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued document showing date of birth; the application must include required proof of certifications.
• Meet the maximum entry age of 37 for initial appointment to a covered primary firefighter position, subject to stated exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms, hazardous-materials incidents, medical emergencies, and aircraft mishaps.
• Assess fire-ground conditions, ensure safety, and execute fire-suppression strategies.
• Drive and operate pumpers, emergency vehicles, hoses, and power tools.
• Manage water supplies and apply appropriate extinguishing agents to protect life and property.
• Perform patient assessments and basic life support, including CPR/AED, bleeding control, stabilization, and preparation for medical transport.
• Analyze, identify, and mitigate hazardous-materials incidents, including predicting substance behavior and containment needs.
• Collect and interpret hazard data to develop tactical action plans, including selecting personal protective equipment and decontamination procedures.
• Conduct daily operational checks and safety inspections, and perform minor maintenance on emergency vehicles, fire-suppression gear, and medical equipment.
• Communicate medical data to receiving facilities and accurately document patient care and incident details in official records and reports.
• Provide mutual-aid support to local fire departments as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire and salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service when determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed