Emergency Response Team Officer

DuPont•Richmond, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DuPont is hiring an experienced Emergency Response Team Officer at our Spruance, VA site. The Emergency Response Team serves as a team member to carry out fire suppression and technical rescue, medical emergency response, fire prevention and hazardous material emergency response activities. The team also performs various maintenance activities on fire equipment and fire station facilities. This role involves responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, performing assigned duties such as operating equipment, driving emergency vehicles, rescuing victims, and providing basic life support care. Responsibilities include fire suppression, emergency response to hazardous material spills, hazard mitigation, rescue operations, safety training, equipment maintenance, pre-incident planning, and emergency medical response. The role also involves fire prevention inspections, establishing relationships with building managers, identifying deficiencies, initiating corrective action, creating drawings for structures, and conducting follow-up inspections. Maintenance of equipment, fire station facilities, and personal protective gear is also a key part of the role. The position requires participation in training exercises, providing on-the-job training to new firefighters, and performing public relations and education activities. ERT members will inspect and pre-plan confined space work, respond to blood borne pathogen cleanups, complete apparatus and firehouse checks, and ensure all corporate and site training requirements are met. This includes monthly fire and EMS training, site fire and life safety audits, fire extinguisher inspections, site emergency response pre-plan updates, and assisting with PHAs, MOCs, or other needs requiring fire resources. Training with outside Fire/EMS resources and performing hose testing are also required. For officers, there is a requirement for a minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency services, certification in Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, and the ability to work under pressure and manage multi-agency coordination. Leadership responsibilities include operational oversight, ensuring team readiness, safety enforcement, assuming command roles during emergencies, mentorship, clinical oversight, resource management, training coordination, interagency liaison, documentation and compliance, and support and wellness for EMS staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Virginia driver’s license
Virginia Department of Fire Programs or Pro Board-certified Firefighter I, and II. (Current)
Commonwealth of Virginia/ National Register Emergency Medical Technician (Current)
Technical Rescue/Confined Space Operations Level (Current)
Hazardous Materials Operations Level (Current)
Current CPR Class III EVOC (Current)
Must pass background investigation and pass medical and drug screening.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Must be clean, shaven and able to pass required fit test.
Certified in Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multi-agency coordination.
Fire Officer I or II (for fire service leaders).
Hazardous Materials Operations level.
FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Ability to pass annual physical fitness assessments.
Psychological resilience and stress management capabilities.
Drug-free and clear criminal background check.
Annual leadership and tactical training.
Participation in tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises.
Ongoing education in emergency management, public safety, and community risk reduction.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency services (fire, EMS, or law enforcement).

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations including fires, medical injuries and illness; hazardous materials spills; technical rescues such as river, trench, rope rescues, confined space auto, extrication; false alarms; flooding; and other situations, and carries out specific assigned duties such as connecting hoses, operating equipment, emergency vehicle driving and operation, positioning ladders, rescuing victims, and providing basic life support care as allowed as an EMT.
Extinguishing fires, using specialized equipment and techniques for industrial settings.
Responding to various emergencies, including hazardous material spills and other incidents.
Identifying and mitigating potential hazards to prevent incidents.
Conducting rescue operations for personnel trapped or injured in emergencies.
Educating employees on fire safety procedures and emergency protocols.
Maintaining firefighting equipment and ensuring its readiness.
Participating in pre-incident planning and risk assessments for industrial facilities.
Respond to all medical emergencies on site. Treat, package and prepare patients for transport if needed.
Conduct fire prevention inspections of buildings requiring application of national fire codes and corporate standards.
Works independently or as part of a team.
Establishes relationship with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safety procedures.
Identifies deficiencies, completes appropriate paperwork, references fire codes and notes explanations for property owners.
Initiates corrective action according to established procedures.
Creates rough drawings for every structure investigated and submits these to office staff to input into computer system.
Conducts follow-up inspections and forwards violations Fire Chief or area leadership.
Maintains equipment in a state of readiness and performs maintenance to prolong the useful life of expensive equipment.
Perform routine checks of equipment such as generators and air compressors, and records condition.
Performs general fire station building and grounds maintenance as required.
Performs routine maintenance of equipment, hoses, hand tools and specialized equipment.
Maintains personal protective gear and requests replacements when the functionality of equipment is compromised.
Participants in and/or conduct training exercises, demonstrations and instructions to prepare for emergency situations.
Provides on-the-job training, mentoring, and some work directions to new firefighters.
Trains peers on any specialized training received.
Performs public relations and education activities.
Conduct fire stations tours.
Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the Spruance site employees, public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
ERT members will inspect, preplan and sign off on all confined space work prior to work starting.
ERT members will respond and assist with any onsite blood borne pathogen cleanup and disposal.
Complete all daily, weekly and monthly fire apparatus checks.
Ensure all apparatus and equipment is clean and ready to use.
Ensure fire houses are clean and ready to use at all times.
Complete all corporate and site training requirements i.e. I-Learn and WEBMOC documents.
Complete monthly required fire and EMS training.
Site fire and life safety audits.
Fire extinguisher inspections
Site emergency response pre-plan updates.
Update site emergency response procedures.
Assist areas with PHA’s, MOC or anything needing fire resources.
Train with outside Fire/EMS resources so things will go smooth in the event of emergency.
Perform hose testing on all hoses in use and in storage.
Direct fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials operations.
Ensure personnel are trained, equipped, and physically prepared.
Monitor scene safety and enforce SOPs.
Assume command roles during emergencies and coordinate with other agencies.
Guide junior firefighters and foster professional development.
Ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to medical protocols.
Oversee equipment readiness, and supply inventory.
Organize continuing education and skills assessments for EMS personnel.
Coordinate with hospitals, public health, and other emergency services.
Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Promote mental health resources and provide peer support for EMS staff.