Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Perry Point, MD · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$61,577 – $80,047

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role leads a three-person firefighting and emergency medical team at a VA medical center, managing 48-hour shifts and overseeing fire suppression, rescue operations, hazmat response, and basic-life-support ambulance transport across a 450-bed facility and surrounding area. It suits experienced firefighters with officer certifications who are comfortable with incident command and direct crew supervision in a federal healthcare setting.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Certified Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021)
Fire Inspector II certification (NFPA 1031)
Operations Level Responder certification (NFPA 472) or Nationally Registered EMT-Basic or higher
Currently Maryland State certified or nationally registered in fire or EMS
One year specialized firefighting experience at GS-7 level or equivalent
Valid state driver's license
Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
Maximum entry age of 37 (with exceptions for prior federal fire service)