Fire Captain: Lead Fire & EMS Response Operations

Vallen USA; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Vallen USA is seeking a Firefighter Captain to supervise a team of Firefighters and oversee daily operations including fire suppression, EMS responses, and hazardous materials incidents. The role requires meeting state, OSHA and NFPA standards with strong leadership and incident management capabilities.

The Captain will report to the Division Chief or Assistant Fire Chief as needed and may coordinate with emergency services during offshore or on-site operations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; Bachelor's in related field preferred or 6+ years of applicable direct experience and 5+ current certifications in fire protection and/or related field.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare incident reports.
• Participate in fire prevention operations and training; maintain equipment operation and inspection schedules; ensure readiness of emergency response equipment and life safety systems.

Skills

Firefighter II

Fire Officer II

Fire Inspector II

EMR/EMT-B

Hazardous Materials Technician

Rope Rescue Training

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Vallen USA is seeking a Firefighter Captain to supervise a team of Firefighters and oversee daily operations including fire suppression, EMS responses, and hazardous materials incidents. The role requires meeting state, OSHA and NFPA standards with strong leadership and incident management capabilities.

The Captain will report to the Division Chief or Assistant Fire Chief as needed and may coordinate with emergency services during offshore or on-site operations.