LEAD FIREFIGHTER

Department of Defense • Buckley AFB, CO

366d • $61,690 - $80,203

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards. This position is part of the U.S. Space Force, which is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program
• Employee is required to work a 72 hour week on a 24 hour on, 24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays
• This position requires a pre-employment physical
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service
• Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques and HAZMAT emergency response procedures
• Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

Nice To Haves

• Current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification
• Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I certifications
• HAZMAT Awareness and Operations certifications
• Airport Firefighter certification

Responsibilities

• Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations.
• Directs firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities; and the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties.
• Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
• Assigns crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees