Fire Protection Specialist

NORTHSTAR EMS INC•Blythewood, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the implementation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems at an electric vehicle automotive manufacturing facility. The Fire Protection Specialist promotes fire prevention awareness, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and implements policies, procedures, standards, and technology supporting the Security and Fire Protection Department and production operations. The role includes fire prevention inspections during construction and factory operations, employee and contractor training, emergency drill coordination, incident investigation, and coordination with contractors and emergency responders. It also includes maintaining knowledge of applicable codes and standards, supporting departmental policies and training, and performing duties associated with NorthStar EMS industrial fire roles as required. The position requires adherence to NorthStar and department Standard Operating Procedures and the ability to drive assigned vehicles.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Current driver’s license; pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and meet NorthStar’s insurance requirements for driving company vehicles.
Current CPR/AED for Health Care Provider or BLS certification.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Fire Inspector I certification (NFPA or ICC equivalent).
Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, codes, standards, and regulations, such as NFPA, FM, and IFC.
Basic understanding of fire protection systems and fire dynamics.
3–7 years of experience in fire protection and life safety systems.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety compliance.
Pass a background check and medical evaluation, including drug testing and a TB test.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, facility and plant employees, contractors, neighboring emergency service agencies, NorthStar management, and the general public.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; speak English clearly and write legibly.
Handle conflict situations with good judgment, professionalism, and courtesy.
Complete departmental physical agility requirements, including walking, climbing, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and maintaining balance over uneven terrain.
Have sufficient stamina and endurance for lifting, carrying, and balancing loads over 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance), climbing ladders and stairs while carrying equipment or tools, handling hose lines, and carrying required tools and equipment.
Ability to see different color spectrums and eyesight correctable to 20/20 in at least one eye.
Good eye-hand coordination and sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal findings in human physical conditions using visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile observations.
Remain oriented to reality.
Ability to work effectively as a fire company team member and/or leader and communicate professionally with peers and superiors, individually and in groups.
Communicate tactfully and sensitively, remain apolitical when representing NorthStar, and abstain from political involvement with outside agencies while on duty or representing NEMS.
Possess basic teaching skills.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Certification is preferred; it will be required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

During construction, perform daily fire prevention and compliance inspections and ensure fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke, and heat detection systems are installed, tested, and commissioned according to building drawings.
During factory operations, conduct daily fire prevention inspections to identify hazards.
Deliver fire protection procedure training to employees, contractors, and visitors.
Assist in coordinating emergency drills and exercises and prepare after-action reports.
Investigate fire incidents, accidents, and breaches of fire prevention rules; ensure timely reporting, documentation, and corrective measures.
Coordinate with local fire protection contractors, fire departments, and emergency responders.
Attend in-service training and professional group meetings to maintain current knowledge of relevant codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, trends, and innovations.
Recommend fire code revisions, additions, and deletions to appropriate authorities.
Interpret fire safety codes and establish procedures for permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
Assist in developing, recommending, and administering departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental training programs.
Serve as NorthStar EMS’ liaison with clients as applicable.
Evaluate current Fire Department and EMS standards and trends for possible implementation.
Meet NorthStar EMS job description requirements for Industrial Firefighter and/or Industrial Firefighter/Paramedic, Industrial Fire Lieutenant, and Industrial Fire Captain, as required.
Drive assigned vehicles in accordance with NorthStar driving policies and requirements.
Adhere to NorthStar and department-specific Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in public awareness and community education programs.
Maintain the approved uniform and required hygiene and grooming standards.
Work on special projects assigned by management and perform other duties as required by superiors.