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PURPOSE OF POSITION AND ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Firefighter/Intermediate Life Support (ILS) assigned to a crew engaged in
airfield, shipboard, structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards to
protect persons, property, or the environment and following protocols and providing intermediate or enhanced levels of life support.
The organizational location of this position is:
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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS OR OBJECTIVES:
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DUTY 1:
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Critical
Performs Intermediate Life Support duties. Performs emergency procedures by providing advanced or detailed patient
assessment. Conducts and interprets electrocardiographs (EKG). In accordance with established protocols may start intravenous
fluids or administer some medications. Performs advanced airway techniques including the use of an esophageal or dual lumen
airway device and oral intubation using laryngoscopy; utilizes pulse oximeter, capnometry, capnography, or other secondary
confirmation methods to ensure correct placement of emergency advanced airway devices. Assists paramedics in advanced life
support situations, and uses and maintains emergency equipment (i.e., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices,
splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers) and replaces medical and expendable supplies.
STANDARDS:
A. Executes established protocols and ensures effective application under duress.
B. Accurately obtains clinical impressions based upon signs and symptoms of various illness and injury; and effectively
communicates them verbally and in writing utilizing acceptable medical terminology.
C. Effectively and appropriately administers emergency medical care; and properly prepares victim(s) for transport to medical
facilities.
KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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DUTY 2:
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Critical
Performs 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. Performs work at airfields
handling aircraft (e.g., fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger) carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear
weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air moves, or a moderate number involving
pilot training, or other air moves with high crash or fire potential. Support operations involve extensive flightline repair work,
hot pit refueling, or the storage or movement of large quantities of gasoline and other fuels. Performs
standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled and/or
armed aircraft, ammunition handling or other special circumstances. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the frequent changes
in cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to determine how they affect the difficulty of rescue and firefighting.
Directs water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue. Operates or deactivates specialized
mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems.
Sometimes uses special tools developed for the particular mechanism. Participates in regular training and exercises as required.
STANDARDS:
A. Effectively enters crashed/burning aircraft based on knowledge of aircraft design, layouts, and mechanisms.
B. Effectively operates a wide variety of firefighting equipment.
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C. Maintains constant vigilance when performing standby duties during special aircraft operations.
KSA: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
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DUTY 3:
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Critical
Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings,
industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs structural firefighting duties at facilities which may be engaged in the
production, storage, and testing of fuels, explosives, gases, or other chemicals and materials which are capable of producing
extensive and hazardous toxicological, biological, or radiological products. Performs prefire planning by physically going
through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems. May assist in
the development of special protective services for structures imposing extreme hazards. As a crewmember, participates in
controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants. Participates in regular training and exercises as
required.
STANDARDS:
A. Actively and effectively fights structural fires based on up-to-date knowledge of layouts, potential hazards, and fixed fire
protection systems.
B. Effectively operates a wide variety of firefighting equipment.
C. Effectively performs prefire planning by identifying any new or existing hazards which may require modification of the
prevention/protection program or type of response to a fire.
KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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DUTY 4:
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Critical
Combats fire or rescues personnel on board ships where conditions create very difficult and dangerous situations. These
include: a. Small passages that restrict movement while wearing protective clothing and breathing equipment b. Small
compartments with low ceilings c. The proximity of aviation fuel on hangar decks or ammunition in magazines or at gun mounts;
d. Movement through gas-filled tank areas or past hot metal bulkheads; e. The proximity of massed electrical cables and/or the
proximity of high pressure steam lines. The ships may be loading, unloading, or under repair. Such conditions may have
additional hazards such as open hatches, cluttered decks, power supply interruptions, unstored paint, and volatile cleaning fluids.
These hazards are often encountered below decks in dark, confined, and unventilated areas.
STANDARDS:
A. Almost always makes an active and effective entrance aboard ships based on up-to-date knowledge of vessel design, layout,
and mechanisms.
B. With rare exception, effectively operates a wide variety of firefighting equipment.
C. Normally maintains constant vigilance when performing standby duties during special portside operations.
KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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DUTY 5:
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Critical
Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections. Performs preventive
maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities.
STANDARDS:
A. Typically maintains assigned facilities in a clean and orderly fashion.
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B. Regularly maintains assigned firefighting equipment to ensure proper operation and functionality.
KSA: 1, 2, 3, and 5
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DUTY 6:
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Critical
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the
safety of the work environment.
STANDARDS:
A. No violation resulting in an accident that did or could have caused serious injury, loss of life, or major damage to government
property will be allowed.
B. Maintains awareness of work environment safety procedures and promptly reports unsafe practices and/or procedures,
accidents, injuries, and/or violations to the supervisor.
C. Uses personal protective equipment as appropriate and complies with safety and health directives (OSHA).
KSA: 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
1. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire
extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design,
ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat
mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.
3. Knowledge to apply Intermediate Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable
safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
4. Skill in operating communications equipment.
5. Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads.
6. Ability to apply Intermediate Life Support techniques and protocols.
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CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA:
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Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
2. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
3. The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on/24 hour off basis, which includes weekends and holidays.
May be subject to recall.
4. This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
5. This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection
program and hearing conservation program.
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6. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
7. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
8. May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
9. Employee is required to be Department of Defense (DOD) certified Firefighter I & Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,
HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations (under NFPA standards adopted by DOD) and possess State or National
Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) – Intermediate Life Support (EMT-I) certification.
10. Maintains current NREMT-ILS certification.
11. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: Special retirement coverage is pending. When approved, one of the following
will apply:
- FERS
Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 8401(14), 5 USC 8412
(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority: Pending
OR
- CSRS
Position covered as a primary position under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 8331(21), 5
USC 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority: Pending
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CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
CLASSIFICATION STANDARD USED: OPM Position Classification Standard for Fire Protection and Prevention Series, GS0081, dated March 2004.
CLASSIFICATION REMARKS:
Grade Determination: This position was evaluated using the Position Classification Standard for Fire Protection and
Prevention Series, GS-0081. This standard describes typical work situations for positions at each grade level and for each
specialty area. This primary purpose of this position is to serve as an airfield/structural firefighter performing intermediate life
support and to follow protocols in providing intermediate or enhanced levels of life support.
Firefighters (Basic Life Support) at the GS-07 level, in addition to firefighting and first responder duties and responsibilities at
the GS-05 and GS-06 levels, follow protocols in providing basic life support. The firefighter performs emergency procedures
that are noninvasive. Some examples are performance of initial and on-going focused patient assessment and physical
examination; determining priority of patient care based on assessment of findings; taking, recording, and monitoring patient’s
baseline vital signs; managing respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or
automatic external defibrillation; splinting and immobilizing fractures and dislocations for transport; assisting patients in taking
emergency medications for certain complaints under the direction of standing orders or of a physician; employing a variety of
established emergency medical techniques to stabilize the patient for transport as soon as possible to the receiving facility; and
assisting intermediate life support or paramedic staff members. The duties of this position exceed the GS-07 level, as it requires
more intermediate and enhanced levels of life support.
Firefighters at the GS-08 level performing life support work do so at an intermediate level involving performance of emergency
procedures such as providing advanced or detailed patient assessment by conducting a systematic evaluation of the patient’s
condition; performance of advanced airway techniques including the use of an esophageal or dual lumen airway device and oral
intubation; starting intravenous fluids or administering some medications in accordance with established protocols; and assisting
paramedics in advanced life support situations. This is a close match to the duties of this position.
Firefighters at the GS-09 level performing life support work follow protocols in providing advanced support involving
performance of emergency procedures such as performing electrocardiology procedures; performing advanced and invasive
airway procedures to include endotracheal intubation and nasal intubation; performing emergency childbirth and care for the
newborn; and administering medication and solutions orally or intravenously under the direction of standing orders or an off-site
physician. This position does not require life support at this advanced level in the normal course of their job. Therefore, the GS09 level is not met.
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Final Classification: Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support), GS-0081-08
NOTES TO USERS:
1. Minor changes may be made to fit local requirements as long as the changes do not affect the classification or staffing
patterns of this SCPD.
2. CPDs may be applied once mutually agreed upon by the supervisor and servicing classification specialist.
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