Rescue Tech (TPT)
About The Position
Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide technical rescue standby support for customer projects, including confined space and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. The role helps assess risks, prepare rescue equipment, and develop practical solutions that support safe work practices and comply with client standards. In an emergency, the technician locates and assesses the patient, prepares them for extrication, removes them from the hazardous environment, and transfers them to EMS for medical attention and transport. The position involves assessing hazards, preparing rescue plans and analyses, communicating risks, determining hazard controls and contingency plans, and ensuring safety equipment and PPE are available and functional. The technician may monitor air quality, conduct daily job briefings, monitor job conditions and equipment, complete Incident Command System reports, maintain and inventory rescue equipment, and assist with special projects. The role also requires following equipment handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance procedures. The work takes place in a combination of office and field or production environments, with some exposure to wet or humid conditions and outside weather. Travel to and from customer sites is required 75% of the time. The stated pay is $23; no pay period is specified.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification from the California Office of the Fire Marshal - State Fire Training; successful completion of a California Office of the Fire Marshal–State Fire Training Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy; IFSAC Firefighter I certification; or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification.
- Ability to inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on rescue equipment so it remains ready for use.
- Proven proficiency in rescue operations.
Nice To Haves
- Confined Space Entrant qualification.
- Healthcare Provider CPR.
- First Aid with AED.
- First Responder certification or better.
- Hazwoper training.
- Four-gas monitor operation training.
- Familiarity with OSHA atmospheric limitations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in assessing potential hazards and draft Confined Space Rescue Preplans and Rescue Safety Analyses (RSAs).
- Identify and communicate potential hazards to affected parties.
- Determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans, and ensure required safety equipment and PPE are available and in good working order.
- Conduct general air-quality monitoring when needed and recommend hazard controls or PPE based on the data.
- Conduct daily job briefings with customers and workers.
- Monitor job conditions and equipment resources, and report observations and recommendations to the supervisor to help maintain worker and team safety.
- Complete daily Incident Command System (ICS) reports.
- In an accident, locate the patient, assess injuries, package the patient for extrication, remove them from the threatening environment, and turn them over to EMS.
- Provide first aid and CPR within the level of training.
- Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for rescue equipment.
- Maintain, inventory, and document rescue-related equipment.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
