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Position Title
Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support)
Agency
U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number
20250220-79876-042905-CE-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 30, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller. (limit characters)
3. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
YOUR RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATION QUESTION(S) MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. FAILURE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER(S) IN YOUR RESUME MAY IMPACT YOU OR ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. (limit characters)
For the statements below, please select the response that best describes your experience and/or education. Select only one answer. (limit characters)
1. GS-8 Choose one answer that best describes your experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position: (limit characters)
YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. FAILURE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER(S) IN YOUR RESUME MAY IMPACT YOU OR ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. (limit characters)
2. Please indicate whether you meet any of the following: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience combating structure fires? (limit characters)
4. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience immobilizing the injured for safe transport? (limit characters)
5. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience administering first aid to fire victims? (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience administering CPR to victims of smoke, gas, asphyxia, or physical distress? (limit characters)
7. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience making repairs to crash and structural apparatus vehicles? (limit characters)
8. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience protecting life and property against fire emergencies as a member of a fire-fighting force? (limit characters)
9. Which tasks have you independently performed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? (limit characters)
10. Select the medications you have administered. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience ensuring that supplies, vehicles and associated assigned equipment are maintained in a state of operational readiness? (limit characters)
12. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience responding to a hazardous material incident. (limit characters)
13. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience performing driver/operator functions in firefighting and rescue operations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing or directing Technical Rescue operations (e.g., confined space, rope rescue)? (limit characters)
15. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing fire investigations? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience inspecting vessels for compliance with domestic fire protection regulations and international standards? (limit characters)
17. This position requires that applicants must be licensed by the State of Alaska as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Level 3 (EMT-3), National Registry Advanced or any other EMS certifications that meet reciprocity with the required certification will be considered as adequate. Please read the following statements and select the one appropriate to your background. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following certifications do you possess? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience, recommending changes to ensure compliance with fire protection code requirements. (limit characters)
20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
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21. I certify that my resume includes detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. I understand that evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe my experience will result in an ineligible rating, and I will not receive further consideration.
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