Lead Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic LS)

Adams County, Pennsylvania · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$63,940 – $83,119

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a supervisory firefighting role at an underground federal military communications facility, responsible for leading crews through structural fires, hazmat incidents, and rescue operations while maintaining hazmat technician and emergency medical certifications. The position suits experienced firefighters with advanced certifications who can manage complex incidents independently and train others in fire safety.

Our summary, not Washington Headquarters Services’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

One year specialized firefighting experience at GS-07 level or equivalent
Firefighter I certification
Firefighter II certification
HAZMAT Awareness certification
HAZMAT Operations certification
HAZMAT Technician certification
HAZMAT Incident Commander certification
Fire Officer I certification
Fire Instructor I certification
Fire Inspector I certification
Public Telecommunicator I certification
Public Telecommunicator II certification
Driver/Operator-Pumper certification
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply certification
Airport Firefighter certification
Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting certification
Confined Space Rescue Awareness training
Confined Space Operations training
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with tactical firefighting in hazardous environments
Experience managing rescue efforts
Experience operating firefighting apparatus and equipment