Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT Technician)

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: This position is located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Campbell, KY.

Serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew responding to emergencies involving fire, emergency medical services, hazardous material and other protection of life and property.

Actively participates in training sessions as scheduled and/or directed by Lead or Supervisory Firefighters when required.

Serve as Driver/Operator of motorized fire apparatus as required.

Operate all fire fighting vehicle auxiliary equipment

Alternate as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person, or hand lineperson.

Administers emergency medical care and treatment for illnesses and injuries of occupational and non-occupational origin for soldiers, dependents, civilian employees, and visitors.

Determines the proper pressure for the distance agent is required to be delivered.

Directs and coordinates operations in firefighting tactics until relieved by a senior fire officer.

Monitors and recommends corrective actions as necessary for improving lower echelon personnel performance.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/