Industrial Firefighter - Rural/Metro Fire
Lake Charles, LA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Industrial Firefighter

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTERS PART-TIME Opportunity

Starting annual pay with EMR/EMT $43,472 - $50,427 (hourly paid position)

We are hiring Industrial Firefighters with a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality care.

Job Summary:
Industrial Firefighters under direct supervision, trains for and participates in duties and related responsibilities of an emergency and/or hazardous nature in fire suppression and emergency operations in an industrial facility. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of customer property and equipment.


This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to the both, the Company's and the Client's Industrial Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

MinimumRequired Qualifications:

  • 18 years old.
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • 1 year part time experience with a recognized all risk Volunteer Fire Department OR
  • Six Months full time experience with a professional department.
  • Must possess a Transportation Security Administration's "Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
  • Must possess EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A or Paramedic (dependent on contractual obligations).
  • Must possess AHA CPR/AED credentials.
  • Physical Agility Fitness Test (Initial Hire and Annually).
  • Certificate of completion for a Firefighter 1 Academy, OR
  • State FF1 certification/ Volunteer Firefighter Certification, OR
  • NFPA 1081, Industrial Fire Brigade Member, OR
  • Military Fire Fighter Equivalent

Responsibilities:

  • Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose and nozzle work, use of hand tools or a combination of these methods.
  • Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene.
  • Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment.
  • Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.
  • Administers first aid to injured parties at their appropriate level of training.
  • Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.
  • Safely operates Company vehicles, and equipment as directed.
  • Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.
  • Keeps the company base and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and useable condition.
  • Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks, such as working on Company records, time cards and other related paperwork.
  • Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene, and willingly accepts their share of the work required.
  • Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks.
  • Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures at training drills and emergency Incidents.
  • Projects a positive attitude and image to the client as a fire service professional to meet the client's needs.
  • Works effectively in following policies and procedures.

Why Choose Rural Metro? As a national leader in private fire protection services, is one of 's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at . Learn how our are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at .

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing for individuals with a disability.


EOE including Veterans and Disabled

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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