Part Time Industrial Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire•Brownsville, TX

10d

About The Position

Rural Metro Fire is seeking a part-time Industrial Firefighter at its Brownsville site. The firefighter responds to fires and other emergencies, participates in fire suppression and provides first aid at the level of their training. The role also involves operating company vehicles and equipment, maintaining apparatus and facilities, completing routine paperwork, participating as a team member, and maintaining fire suppression skills through training and emergency response. The position generally uses shift work, with schedules depending on assignment; the site operates on 12-hour shifts. Travel is usually limited to an annual live-fire burn lasting 2–5 days.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate.
Pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
NFPA 1001 Firefighter I certification (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC, or equivalent).
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials-Operations certification (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC, or equivalent).
Driver Operator certification (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC, or equivalent).
NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Valid driver license and an acceptable driving record under company policy.
AHA CPR/AED certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous customer service and effectively present information.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and solve problems involving several options; advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced computer application and internet navigation skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of firefighting, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

NFPA 1081 certification.
Confined Space Rescue certification.
Rope Rescue I and II certification.
Hazardous Materials Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to fires promptly, safely, and skillfully, and help control fires using hoses, nozzles, hand tools, or a combination of methods.
Follow company emergency procedures and directions at emergency scenes, and use relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment correctly and promptly.
Remain calm in emergencies and take effective action to control the situation.
Administer first aid to injured people within the employee’s level of training and select appropriate treatment when life safety is threatened.
Safely operate company vehicles and equipment as directed.
Maintain and test fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment to keep them in safe, working condition.
Keep the company base, grounds, facilities, and supplies clean, orderly, and usable.
Complete routine non-firefighting tasks, including company records, time cards, and related paperwork.
Work effectively as a member of a fire company at emergency and non-emergency scenes and take a fair share of the work.
Maintain and apply modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures during training drills and emergency incidents.
Present a positive, professional image to the client and meet client needs.
Follow company policies and procedures.