Firefighter (Paramedics)
You will respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team, and/or a Rescue Team, utilizing associated vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team, and/or a Rescue Team, utilizing associated vehicle and equipment.
- Use fire prevention techniques and fire safety for inspection of buildings and spill response.
- Act as the driver/operator of an emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous material response, or other rescue vehicle as required.
- Perform safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles, providing first echelon maintenance repairs as required.
- Conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and searches for alert symbols.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic providing fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency operations.
- Responding to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team, and/or a Rescue Team with associated vehicle and equipment.
Additional Conditions of Employment
You must possess and maintain current certifications in the following areas:
- Firefighter I and II certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS certification.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certification.
- A current valid United States driver's license.
Benefits
Benefits and incentives may include:
- Relocation incentive (a single payment to offset relocation costs).
- Recruitment incentive.
- Student Loan Repayment incentive.
*Note: Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and may incur costly medical expenses.
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Application Details
- Tour of Duty: 24 Months.
- Security Clearance: Secret.
- Relocation: Relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Medical Access Warning: Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and may incur costly medical expenses.
Hiring Paths and Preferences
- Priority Consideration: Given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location.
- Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Family of overseas employees, Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Internal to an agency, Land and base management, Military spouses, Veterans, Special authorities.
Application Instructions
- Application Deadline: November 3, 2026.
- Required Documents: A complete resume (restricted to no more than 2 pages) and supporting documentation to fully support all eligibility and qualification claims.
- Note: Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.