Industrial Fire Apparatus Engineer/EMT

Rural Metro Fire•Thousand Oaks, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Capstone is hiring an Industrial Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE)/EMT for an Industrial Fire Operation in Thousand Oaks, California. This role involves training for and participating in duties of an emergency and/or hazardous nature in fire suppression and emergency operations within an industrial facility. The FAE/EMT responds to alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property, and drives, operates, and maintains fire apparatus and equipment. While firefighting and rescue are key, a significant portion of time is dedicated to learning the campus functions, drilling on methods and techniques, ICS organization, and routine maintenance of property and equipment. The position reports directly to the Fire Captain and is based on a 56-hour per week schedule on a 48/96 rotation. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Class B Driver’s License
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate
Must possess County, State and/or National EMT-B credentials
Must possess AHA CPR/AED credentials or equivalent.
State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Firefighter 1 certification.
State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Driver Operator – Pumper (NFPA 1002) or equivalency
State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Hazardous Materials Operations
Three (3) years full-time prior fire service experience, with at least one year as an Engineer/ Apparatus Operator
FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, and 800

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Materials Technician/ Specialist (state, IFSAC, or PROBOARD)
Confined Space Rescue Technician (state, IFSAC, or PROBOARD)
Trench Rescue (NFPA 1006)
Swiftwater Rescue (NFPA 1006)
State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Firefighter 2
NFPA 600, Industrial Fire Brigade
State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Driver Operator – Mobile Water Supply
California SFM Driver Operator 1A & B

Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls by driving assigned automotive equipment or fire apparatus to the required location.
Drives, operates and maintains various types of firefighting and suppression apparatus and equipment, including but not limited to pumping and ladder equipment and ground monitors.
Trains personnel in the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene.
Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment.
Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.
Administers first aid to injured parties at their appropriate level of training.
Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.
Safely operates Company vehicles, and equipment as directed.
Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.
Keeps the company station and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and useable condition.
Leads and contributes to ongoing training and exercises as assigned.
Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks, such as working on Company records, online training and records, time records, and other related administrative work.
Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and willingly accepts their share of the work required.
Performs as a secondary team/task leader when needed or directed by a Fire Officer.
Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting and rescue tasks.
Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures at training drills and emergency incidents.
Projects a positive attitude and image to the client as a fire service professional to meet the client’s needs.
Works effectively in following policies and procedures.