Industrial Firefighter EMT

IndustrialFirefighter EMT - Lemont, Illinois

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULL-TIMEOpportunity

EMT: $60,070 average annual salary, (paid hourly)

Work Hours: 40 hours per week. 24/28 schedule

We are hiringFirefighter EMT'switha passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed anddeliver high-quality care.

Job Summary:
IndustrialFirefightersunderdirectsupervision,trains forandparticipatesin duties and related responsibilities of an emergency and/or hazardous nature in fire suppression and emergency operations in an industrial facility. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of customer property and equipment.

This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject toboth, 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.

Minimum requirement qualifications for position:

• State of Illinois firefighter I or II

• State of Illinois Emergency Medical Technician

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.
• 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 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,timecardsand other related paperwork.
• 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.

• 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.
• Works effectively in following policies and procedures.

MinimumRequired Qualifications:

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• State of Louisiana Firefighter I/II or ability to obtain reciprocity
• State of Louisiana Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
• Hazmat Technician Level
• Rescue Rope Technician

• Marine/general Spill Response

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.