FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will respond to fires and fire related emergencies involving structures, aircraft, motor vehicle, wildland, and hazardous. materials. You will conduct and receive daily training, covering all subjects in the fire protection and prevention field, pertaining to regulations. You will respond to any release of hazardous materials, munitions, and fires at various storage sites. You will operate specialized equipment and tools unique to hazardous situations including hydraulic rescue tools, air bags, chemical testing and monitoring equipment., winches, ropes, and harnesses. You will respond to a variety of scenarios including wildland fires, life safety situations, and aircraft emergencies.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Responding to all hazards as it relates to the Fire and Emergency Services including: structure fires, vehicle fires, aircraft emergencies and accidents, emergency medical calls, technical rescue calls and Hazardous Materials incidents. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Before you apply
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