Industrial Firefighter

Global Medical Response • Lake Charles, LA

238d

About The Position

Firefighter/EMT's under general supervision perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life and property; performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• State issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum: Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
• State issued or National Registered EMT-B.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Rural/Metro policy.
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Must meet local standards pertaining to qualifications, training and/or eligibility for hiring placement or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
• Perform fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms.
• Assist in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires.
• Operate various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control.
• Provide written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene.
• Respond to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations.
• Provide emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle.
• Transfer patients to medical facilities.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned.
• Participate in all required training sessions, including live fire drills and ongoing skills maintenance.
• Review paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
• Implement corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED