Firefighter

Securitas Security Services•Princeton, IN

About The Position

The Firefighter responds to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, medical incidents, bomb threats, flooding, sprinkler discharges, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and severe weather. On arrival, the firefighter assesses the scene and communicates conditions and immediate needs to central dispatch and the on-duty supervisor. The role performs rescue operations, fire suppression, hazardous-material spill containment, and emergency medical response. Medical duties include assessing and stabilizing patients, transporting them to the onsite medical clinic, communicating relevant patient-care information to medical personnel, administering care under established protocols, and conducting triage during mass-casualty incidents. The position also performs security duties such as unlocking doors, escorting visitors and team members, patrolling buildings and parking lots, and reporting irregularities. It prepares logs and reports and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position is full-time and pays $18.11 per hour, approximately $60,270.08 annually on a Kelly Schedule.

Requirements

N.F.P.A. Firefighter I and II certifications.
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level certifications.
National Registry or State of Indiana Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
Out-of-state certifications must be transferable to Indiana, with transfer completed within 90 days of hire.
Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and local EMT or EMR certification requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a lifetime background check and drug test.
Valid driver's license required.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
Visible body-piercing accessories or visible tattoos are not permitted unless authorized.
Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly; occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; frequently sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; climb stairs, walk on inclines, and traverse uneven terrain; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency scenes, including fire, medical, bomb-threat, flooding, sprinkler-system, elevator, hazardous-material, and inclement-weather incidents.
Assess emergency scenes and relay the situation and immediate needs to central dispatch and the on-duty supervisor.
Perform rescue procedures, including vehicle and machinery extrication and high-angle and low-angle rescues.
Conduct fire suppression using fire apparatus, hydrants, hose stations, and portable or wheeled fire extinguishers.
Respond to hazardous-material emergencies and contain small and large spills.
Respond to medical emergencies, assess and/or stabilize patients, and prepare and transport patients to the onsite medical clinic.
Relay patient information, medical history, vital signs, and treatments to medical personnel.
Administer treatment for injuries and illnesses according to established protocols and procedures at emergency scenes or in specialized response vehicles.
Perform triage during mass-casualty incidents.
Perform security duties, including unlocking doors, escorting visitors, guests, and team members, patrolling buildings and parking lots, and reporting irregularities.
Prepare logs and reports as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.