Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support), Aberdeen Proving Ground

Lead Firefighter

Serve as a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support) Directorate of Emergency Services - Fire Protection and Prevention Division at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Direct and lead firefighters in accomplishing the work associated with each station and is responsible for assuring that crew and individual work assignments are carried out.Work involves firefighting and rescue work for organizations carrying out research, and development functions; and limited manufacturing for testing of explosives, gases, and chemicals. Provides crash-rescue services for an airfield normally equipped with small aircraft and helicopters used for transport and occasionally used by large multi-engine aircraft.Maintain and apply a thorough knowledge of all local facilities, areas and structures; the characteristics of local operational aircraft; special extinguishing agents. Apply the mechanics of pumping equipment and associated hydraulics; specialized firefighting techniques including those associated with chemical, biological, radiological materials; and various protective gear required for toxic/hazardous operations.Perform a variety of firefighter, crash/rescue, and inspection duties such as driving vehicle to a fire scene, positioning it, operating pumps, generators and similar equipment, and performing minor maintenance. Perform aircraft standby detail on a crash truck, entering crashed/burning aircraft to extricate personnel and operating turrets/handlines.Respond on-site, as an emergency Medical Technician (EMT), to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses; sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening. Conduct complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of patients condition and search for medical alert symbols.