The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) serves as Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician in the Fire Protection Section of the Safety and Occupational Health Service working a 48-hour shift, 72-hour work week at the VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD. The Fire Protection Section is responsible for fire prevention, fire protection and fire suppression activities for the partially wooded 400- acre Perry Point Medical Center campus consisting of approximately 180 buildings.
***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: Responds to fire alarms or other emergencies and calls for assistance from both the Medical Center and the surrounding communities Performs the duties of nozzleman, hoseman, hydrantman, or fire apparatus driver/operator as assigned Functions as a driver/operator as assigned and is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of fire and rescue apparatus Serves as a first responder to hazardous materials incidents occurring on station and performs as a team member in determining the materials/chemicals involved, the degree of life hazard and potential environmental impact Operates and functions as a Emergency Medical Technician on the ambulance for response to medical emergencies, including life threatening emergencies, Operates the Medical Center's emergency communications center and ensures that all fire alarms, supervisory alarms and other emergency communications equipment are continuously monitored Performs fire safety inspections of the Medical Center on a quarterly basis to identify and eliminate actual or potential fire hazard Performs other related duties as 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. Work Schedule: 72-hour shifts, 144 hours per pay period; 48hrs on then 72hrs off, 48hrs on then 72hrs off, and 48hrs on then 48hrs off, including weekends and holidays. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55602 – $72285/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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