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Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) · Posted today
On-site Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA $36K – $66K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Fire Protection and Prevention ESTPISTP
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About the Position: Fire Department personnel are required to work 72 hours per week, which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include weekends and holidays. Shift work is 144 hours bi-weekly. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)
What You'll Do
- →Drives firefighting vehicle to scene of fire following predetermined routes or selecting alternate routes when necessary.
- →Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
- →Responds to accidents and other emergencies on and off depot involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening.
- →Provides fire protection for buildings, shops, warehouses, ammunition storage areas, fuel storage areas, ground cover areas and a variety of other structural and related areas.
- →Operates hose lines, ladders, hydrants, and performs or assists in rescue operations in the control and extinguishment of fires.
- →Accomplishes routine station maintenance functions, i.e., house cleaning, etc.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Qualifying Education Substitution for experience at the GS-04 level only: Successful completion of a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study.
- ✓Qualifying Education Substitution for experience at the GS-05-level only: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited College or University with a major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.
- ✓For the GS-06 and GS-07 levels: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
- ✓For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
- ✓DoD and NREMT Certificates MUST be submitted at time of application: If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
- ✓For the GS-05 level: DoD Certificates: Firefighter I and II.
- ✓For the GS-06 level: Firefighter I and II; a current, unexpired State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), and Hazardous Materials Operations.
- ✓For the GS-07 level: Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Material Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Driver Operator - Pumper.
- ✓If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
- ✓NOTE: Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR), and then save and upload your one/two-page individual report.
- ✓Rather than submitting your EMT Certification Card, you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 82155a9c-6b8e-4a39-b473-d40f6db3de72
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