Firefighter (Basic Life Support) - (Edwards, CA)

Videos Videos Duties Duties Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT details. The primary purpose of this position, FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT), GS-0081-07, is to serve as a Firefighter/Basic Life Support (BLS) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations; to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and to assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.Responsibilities Initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support. Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.