Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) serves on a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, and crash-rescue operations. The position drives and operates complex firefighting vehicles, helps reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards to protect people, property, and the environment, and performs non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

The employee performs Basic Life Support; operates vehicles including pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles; and responds to crash-rescue and firefighting incidents involving air traffic or support operations where the likelihood and potential destructiveness of fire are high. Structural firefighting may involve large multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities. The employee maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities and follows health, safety, and environmental procedures. The role may also involve work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center, participation on HAZMAT teams, and maintaining emergency medical certification.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including experience in fire control or extinguishment, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or mitigation, fire communications equipment, hazardous-materials incidents, or fire-protection training.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-06 level is required for time-in-grade eligibility at the GS-07 level, where applicable.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• A valid driver's license appropriate for driving a motor vehicle.
• Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Ability to apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads.
• Knowledge of complex firefighting vehicle operation and hydraulics related to water flow, pressure, levels, and line losses.
• Knowledge of airfield and structural firefighting equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of building design, construction, and occupancy, and relevant aircraft cockpit, ordnance, cabin, hatch or canopy release, ejection seat, and oxygen-system features.
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols and applicable safety requirements.
• Skill in operating communications equipment.
• Maintain the certifications specified for the position: Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Apparatus Driver Operator—Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator—Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator—Aerial, Apparatus Driver Operator—Mobile Water Supply, and current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
• Submit copies of applicable firefighter certifications and the EMR/EMT card, or the requested certification transcript, with the application.
• Meet the maximum entry age requirement: applicants for initial appointment generally must not have reached age 37 by appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
• Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• Be able to work under adverse environmental conditions and comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
• Be available for a 72-hour workweek on a 48-hour-on/4-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
• Submit to random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• May be required to maintain current National Registry EMT-B certification, as determined locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic Life Support and non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, including pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations.
• Perform structural firefighting in facilities such as multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities.
• Detect, reduce, or eliminate potential fire hazards and help protect people, property, and the environment.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and work in a manner that enhances workplace safety.
• Operate communications equipment; may be required to work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center.
• May participate on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) teams.
• Maintain current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification and, if locally required, National Registry EMT-B certification.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• If authorized, PCS relocation expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits for employees and families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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