Fire Medic

International Paper•Selma, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Medic provides incident command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team (ERT) and responds to mill-site emergencies, including fires, hazardous-material incidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. The role helps maintain emergency-response readiness through daily inspections and audits of the ERT response truck and equipment, medical treatment and injury-management support, and assistance with fire-protection system inspections, testing, and maintenance. Working with the mill Fire Chief, the Fire Medic helps oversee fire-system contractors, manage fire-system impairments, evaluate and permit high-risk tasks, and develop and deliver ERT training. The position also contributes to emergency planning, reviews relevant procedures and rescue plans, serves as a liaison with outside emergency services, manages confined-entry rescue plans, maintains and promotes ERT membership, and supports new-hire emergency-response training. Additional duties include assisting with SCBA refilling, inspections, and training, and helping Mill Nurses with medical-related duties.

Requirements

Certified Basic EMT.
Confined Space Rescue qualification.
High Angle Rescue and Emergency Rope/Knots Techniques qualification or training.
Operations Level training in hazardous-material response.
Training to Firefighter Mod. 1.
Ability to work shift rotation, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Fire Officer 1 certification.
Certified Advanced EMT.
Training in all aspects of Incident Command.
Training in rescue operations.
Training in basic industrial firefighting.
Basic knowledge of fire-protection systems.
At least two years of Emergency Response experience.

Responsibilities

Provide incident command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team.
Respond to mill-site fire, hazardous-material, medical, and natural-disaster emergencies.
Inspect and audit the ERT response truck and emergency equipment daily.
Provide first aid and emergency medical treatment, address injury-management concerns, and complete paperwork.
Assist the Riverdale Mill Fire Chief with inspections, testing, and maintenance of mill fire-protection systems.
Interface with Corporate Risk Management and FM Global, particularly regarding fire-system impairments.
Serve as a relief IPCC for the Fire Chief in managing fire-system contractors.
Evaluate and oversee permitting for high-risk tasks.
Collaborate with the Fire Chief to develop and implement ERT training plans.
Assist with classroom and field instruction for the mill ERT.
Participate in planning discussions involving emergency-response scenarios.
Work with area teams to review and organize emergency plans for high-risk areas and tasks.
Review required SOPs related to ERT training, equipment maintenance and calibration, and rescue plans.
Act as a liaison between the mill and outside emergency services.
Develop and manage confined-entry rescue plans.
Maintain a current roster of active ERT members and encourage and promote team membership through mill communications.
Participate in new-hire integration by providing training on relevant emergency-response procedures and preventive measures.
Assist with SCBA refilling, inspections, and training throughout the mill.
Assist Mill Nurses with medical-related duties.