Industrial Firefighter AMET

Rural Metro Fire•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

We are hiring Firefighter AEMTs with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment. Job Summary: Under direct supervision, trains for and participates in duties and related responsibilities for controlling and extinguishing fires; rescuing persons endangered by structural fires; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents. This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to both, the Company’s and the Client’s Industrial Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Requirements

Valid state Driver’s License
Current NFPA 1001 Firefighter I with Hazardous Materials-Operations
Current Advanced EMT-Basic certification
Current CPR/AED
Completion of NIMS ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800 at time of hire
Must be able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate
Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying
Must pass FBI fingerprint-based criminal history records check to obtain/maintain an Industrial/customer security badge
Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks.

Responsibilities

Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose and nozzle work, use of hand tools or a combination of these methods.
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.
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 base and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly, and useable condition.
Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks, such as working on Company records, timecards and other related paperwork.
Conducts monthly fire protection checks (fire extinguishers, PIV’s, interior valves, etc.)
Conducts daily Hot Work Permit issuance and audits.
Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting 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.