Firefighter - Steel Mill - Lake County
About The Position
Allied Universal is currently looking for Firefighters. The Firefighter position will include, but not be limited to, responding to all hazardous material incidents, rescue situations (confined space, aerial/high angle, water-related, vehicle/equipment entrapment), and fire prevention and suppression activities on plant property. The role also involves acquiring knowledge of fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems, performing various fire maintenance duties (e.g., extinguisher servicing, SCBA refilling, alarm testing, hydrant inspections), and completing related reports.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license for at least one year
- Must have certification as Firefighter II (State of Indiana)
- Must have Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations
- Must have a current EMT or EMR certification
- Must have OSHA 10
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screen/background check
- Individual must be able to pass a State level fit test and yearly NFPA Physical
- Must have Fire I & II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, a valid EMT or EMR certification
Responsibilities
- Response to all hazardous material incidents
- Response to rescue situations involving confined space incidents, aerial or high angle incidents, water related incidents, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment
- Response to all fire prevention and suppression activities relating to structures, buildings, and other assets on plant property
- Acquire a working knowledge of the fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems on the plant property
- Perform various fire maintenance duties including pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery, and testing of plant fire extinguishers; low pressure hydrostatic testing; refilling SCBA; inspection and recharging of C02 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguish; fire alarm system testing; hydrant testing; fire department connection inspections; hose reel inspections
- Completing all fire, fire maintenance and fire system related reports
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
