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FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force - Palmdale, California

Posted Apr 17, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Salary
$59K-$76K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Role

Role function
Security From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
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Deadline
Aug 17, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: CA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Palmdale, California Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECH/BLS), GS-0081-07 is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician, to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials. Duties -Perform hazard and risk assessment and conduct a complete incident analysis. -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. -Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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