Firefighter; Life Support

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• 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.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• You must pass a yearly physical exam as outlined in the National Fire Protection Standard 1582.
• This position requires employee to work a 72 hour work week.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will have 1 year from employment to obtain Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF).
• You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications:
  Firefighter I
• You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications:
  Firefighter II
• You will be required to have a current Hazmat Awareness certification through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), National Professional Qualifications Standard (NPQS), or Department of Defense (DoD).
• You must possess a current National Registry or State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• The Incumbent must possess and maintain a Department of Defense or transportation Emergency Vehicles Operations Certification (EVOC) or obtain within six months.
• Employee will be required to work in cramped, confined and hazardous environments, oxygen deficient atmospheres, exposed to hazardous materials, electrical hazards, hostile and unfamiliar environments, and vehicle accident scenes.
• Incumbent may be exposed to contagious diseases during the performance of emergency medical care and may have limited vision due to smoke, encapsulated suits, breathing apparatus mask, and nighttime conditions.