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Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
United States Army Installation Management Command · Posted 128 days ago
On-site Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $64K – $83K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Fire Protection and Prevention ESTPISTP
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Lead Firefighter (BLS) located at APG, MD 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
- →Serve as a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support) Directorate of Emergency Services -Fire Protection and Prevention Division at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
- →Direct and lead firefighters in accomplishing the work associated with each station and is responsible for assuring that crew and individual work assignments are carried out.
- →Work involves firefighting and rescue work for organizations carrying out research, and development functions; and limited manufacturing for testing of explosives, gases, and chemicals Provides crash-rescue services for an airfield normally equipped with small aircraft and helicopters used for transport and occasionally used by large multi-engine aircraft.
- →Maintain and apply a thorough knowledge of all local facilities, areas and structures; the characteristics of local operational aircraft; special extinguishing agents.
- →Apply the mechanics of pumping equipment and associated hydraulics; specialized firefighting techniques including those associated with chemical, biological, radiological materials; and various protective gear required for toxic/hazardous operations.
- →Perform a variety of firefighter, crash/rescue, and inspection duties such as driving vehicle to a fire scene, positioning it, operating pumps, generators and similar equipment, and performing minor maintenance.
- →Perform aircraft standby detail on a crash truck, entering crashed/burning aircraft to extricate personnel and operating turrets/handlines Respond on-site, as an emergency Medical Technician (EMT), to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses; sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.
- →Conduct complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of patients condition and search for medical alert symbols.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1034e898-84cb-4042-b63c-d3d2543bcd4c
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