Firefighter

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:
Loading, unloading & advancing fire hose lines;
Placing & climbing ground ladders with equipment for fire control, ventilation, rescue or other fire ground work;
Establishing water supply connections to hydrants, sprinkler systems, standpipes & fire apparatus;
Manning fire attack lines & applying fire streams for fire control & extinguishment;
Applying water or other chemical agents to contain hazardous material releases;
Ventilating structures by opening doors, windows, floors & walls using specialized tools & equipment;
Conducting salvage & overhaul work to protect undamaged property & preserve the scene for fire investigation;
Making forcible entry into locked & concealed areas; i.e., prying doors open, removing windows, etc;
Entering hazardous environments for rescue & fire extinguishment purposes;
Providing basic first aid, CPR & use of an AED at medical emergencies that involve patients, employees or members of the public on medical center grounds;
Using communications equipment; i.e., portable radios;
Performs other related duties as assigned.



Work Schedule:
Fulltime; 72 hours per week.


Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized


Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required


DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.