Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

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Arlington, Virginia, USPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

US Department of War is hiring a mid-level Firefighter (Basic Life Support). This is a full-time role in Arlington. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Serve as a Firefighter Driver/Operator/Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support.

Assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident response functions.

Drives and operates firefighting/rescue vehicles, participates in rescue operations to include confined space, high-angle, and other special operations.

Performs noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS).

Maintains ambulance equipment such as backboards, suction devices, monitors, oxygen delivery systems and orders supplies as needed.

Performs fire protection/prevention inspections.

Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and stand by duties as necessary.

Firefighter

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Serve as a Firefighter Driver/Operator/Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support.

Assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident response functions.

Drives and operates firefighting/rescue vehicles, participates in rescue operations to include confined space, high-angle, and other special operations.

Performs noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS).

Maintains ambulance equipment such as backboards, suction devices, monitors, oxygen delivery systems and orders supplies as needed.

Performs fire protection/prevention inspections.

Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and stand by duties as necessary.

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Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
US Department of War
Arlington, Virginia 22201 United States View Map
Posted: Jul 09, 2026
Location: Arlington,Virginia
Full Time
Fire and EMS

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How do I apply for the Firefighter (Basic Life Support) position at US Department of War?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to US Department of War. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Firefighter (Basic Life Support) position at US Department of War located?

This position is based in Arlington. US Department of War has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) at US Department of War earn?

US Department of War has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Firefighter (Basic Life Support) role at US Department of War posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.