Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with fire suppression and rescue activities and 2) Performing firefighting functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Controlling or extinguishing fires performing rescue operations; 2) Detecting, reducing, and/or eliminating potential fire hazards; 3) Performing fire prevention inspection and training; and 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: ) 1) Performing fire suppression and emergency responses duties involving structural fires and hazardous material incidents; 2) Operating firefighting vehicles and equipment during firefighting and rescue operations; and 3) Providing basic life support and emergency care or injured or ill individuals; and 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Along with the specialized experience listed above, there are required certifications that will be needed prior to entry for each grade level. GS-0081-05 Firefighter must possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) or State Certification: Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials - Operations CPR Certification Driver Operator Pumper (Must obtain within 36 months of appointment) Driver Operator Aerial (Must obtain within 36 months of appointment) Hazardous Material Technician (Must obtain within 36 months of appointment) National Registry or equivalent state issued Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Must obtain within 36 months of appointment) GS-0081-06 Firefighter must possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board): Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials - Operations Driver Operator Pumper Current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License - Basic Driver Operator Aerial (Must obtain within 18 months of appointment) Hazardous Material Technician (Must obtain within 18 months of appointment) GS-0081-07 Firefighter must possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board): Firefighter I Firefighter II Driver Operator Pumper Hazardous Material - Technician Current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License - Basic Driver Operator Aerial (Must obtain within 18 months of appointment) Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37. Maximum Reentry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position.