Firefighter - Structural/Inspector

Summary

This position is located within in the Facilities Service Line at the Tomah VA Medical Center Fire Department in Tomah, WI. The purpose of the position is to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

Duties

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

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Controls and extinguishes fires
• Operates various nozzles and hose lines and makes connections to and operates fire hydrants
• Performs forcible entries, ventilates structures, carries, raises and lowers ground ladders
• Assists in rescue operations
• Responds to hazardous materials spills
• Performs fire inspection duties in areas where hazards are expected to be encountered
• Conducts inspections, testing and maintenance (ITM) on fire detection and suppression systems such as, but not limited to sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants
• Performs emergency procedures and renders first aid and life saving measures
• Moves patients, obtains vital signs, and assists with treatment procedures; and
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: 72-hour shifts, with rotating 24-hour shift

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

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.

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