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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for basic life support in the United States is $18.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Basic Life Support (BLS) role, you need thorough knowledge of emergency response protocols, CPR, and the ability to assist in stabilizing patients, usually validated by a valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent. Familiarity with medical emergency equipment such as AEDs and resuscitation tools is critical. Strong teamwork, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills make candidates stand out in this high-pressure environment. These competencies are essential to provide rapid, coordinated, and life-saving care during medical emergencies.

What is basic life support?

A Basic Life Support (BLS) job involves providing emergency medical care to individuals experiencing life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, choking, or respiratory distress. Professionals in this role, including EMTs, paramedics, and healthcare providers, use skills like CPR, AED operation, and airway management to stabilize patients until advanced medical help arrives. BLS providers often work in ambulances, hospitals, or public safety agencies. Certification in BLS is typically required and involves hands-on training in life-saving techniques.

What situations does a basic life support professional respond to, and what does a typical shift look like?

Basic Life Support professionals commonly respond to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, choking incidents, and trauma. During a typical shift, you'll work closely with first responders, nurses, and other healthcare staff to assess patients, provide initial intervention, and ensure safe patient transport if needed. Shifts may vary and often involve a combination of readiness for emergency calls, routine equipment checks, and ongoing skills training. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring the ability to quickly adapt and maintain composure under stress.

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Infographic showing various Basic Life Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,671 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Firefighter (Basic Life Support / Hazardous Materials Technician)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • On-site

$41K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.
Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)
Qualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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-04: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing all-hazards response operations as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).
OR
Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, Paramedicine, 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 60. Add the two percentages.
Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing all-hazards response operations as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. 2) 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-04).
OR
Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, Paramedicine, 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) Performing all-hazards response operations as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. 2) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus and equipment. 3) Operating as a member of a hazardous material response team. 4) Performing aircraft rescue and firefighting operations. 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 all-hazards response operations as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. 2) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus and equipment. 3) Operating as a member of a hazardous material response team at the technician level. 4) Performing aircraft rescue and firefighting operations. 5) Performing emergency medical care at the EMT level. 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-0081-04 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):
  • No certification required
  • Firefighter I (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Firefighter II (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Airport Firefighter (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)

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):
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Driver Operator - Pumper (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF) (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Driver Operator - Aerial (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Drive Operator - Mobile Water Supply (Must obtain within 12 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 (HAZMAT) Operations
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Driver Operator - Pumper
  • Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF)
  • Driver Operator - Aerial
  • Drive Operator - Mobile Water Supply
  • National Registry or equivalent state issued Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment)
  • Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician (Must obtain within 12 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
  • Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Driver Operator - Pumper
  • Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF)
  • Driver Operator - Aerial
  • Drive Operator - Mobile Water Supply
  • National Registry or equivalent state issued Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic

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.
Education:GS-04/GS-5: FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
GS-06/GS-07: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Employment Type: OTHER

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