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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) (Title 5)

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

The USAJOBS company is seeking a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech-Basic Life Support) for the National Guard. This role involves performing hazard assessments, conducting firefighting duties, and providing basic life support during emergency situations, particularly in hazardous conditions at airfields.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis

Conducts immediate incident surveys to completely identify materials involved, determines specific HAZMAT that have been released, analyzes surrounding conditions to identify the materials and containers involved; predicts behavior of a material and/or container and recommends mitigation actions

Predicts the potential harm to people and the environment

Develops an appropriate strategy for approaching the release site and containing the release

Establishes on scene control procedures, including control zones and decontamination processing

Employs HAZMAT response procedures and equipment, including liquid splash and vapor protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, spill containment materials, and extinguishing agents

Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the situational response and recommends potential alternatives or supplementary actions

Assists other HAZMAT technicians and response personnel

Collaborates on post incident debriefings and critiques

Prepares incident reports and documentation

Maintains and decontaminates HAZMAT equipment and supplies (variety of protective clothing, respiratory devices, chemical mitigation agents, etc.)

Performs Basic Life Support

Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support

Performs noninvasive emergency procedures: conducts initial and on-going patient assessment and physical examination; maintains airway, breathing, and circulation; determines priority of care; monitors patient's baseline vital signs: performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED); controls external bleeding and treats for shock; ascertains patient medical problems and drug history; assists patients in taking emergency medications under the direction of standing orders of a physician; establishes communication with the receiving facility and provides patient information; employs a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport; assists intermediate life support or paramedic staff; prepares appropriate and relevant patient care documentation; and uses and maintains care of emergency equipment and replaces medical and expendable supplies

Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles

Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft, etc

Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment

Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper

When operating a crash truck, maneuvers vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring that backflash will not occur

Maintains constant awareness of levels in self-contained breathing apparatus and warns other firefighters when tanks are close to empty

Assists in training other firefighters on driving vehicles and operating equipment

Qualification

HAZMAT response proceduresBasic Life SupportFirefighting vehicle operationFire communications equipmentEmergency medical servicesIncident analysisPatient assessmentPhysical fitnessTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position

Must have 12 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services

Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial*, Apparatus Driver Operator-Mobile Water Supply (MWS*)

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties

Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance

This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90)

This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program

The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required

Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC)

May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT)

May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment

The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 48 hour on/72 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.