This position is located within the Fire Department Service Line at the Castle Point VA Medical Center, Wappingers, NY. The Firefighter (Paramedic) will perform the duties and responsibilities as a Paramedic, Firefighter and Hazardous Material Operations for the Medical Center.
The major duties include but are not limited to: Provides advanced or detailed patient assessment, conducting systematic physical examination to determine treatment methods used which may include invasive procedures, electrocardiology procedures, advanced and invasive airway procedures and administers medications and solutions orally or intravenously; Controls and extinguishes fires, operates hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, performs or assists in rescue operations, uses a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools and portable fire extinguishers; Drives and operates motorized firefighting and rescue vehicles; Performs hazardous materials response such as stops or controls release, employs hazard and risk assessment techniques; Assists in incident critiques and debriefings; Prepares incident reports and documentation; Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections of apparatus and equipment; and, Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 72 hours Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Firefighter (Paramedic)/PD02723A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
angela.johnson1a2b3c@va.gov · 518-626-6155
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72737 – $94563/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-10 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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