Firefighter II

Vallen; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Firefighter to support fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response. This role involves maintaining Life Safety Equipment and responding to various incidents while ensuring readiness and safety. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong commitment to community service.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)

401K with discretionary company match

Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with 5+ current certifications.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents.
• Participate in fire prevention activities and training.
• Inspect, test, and maintain response and safety equipment.

Skills

Emergency Medical Response

Fire Suppression

Hazardous Materials Handling

Rescue Operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

**Job Description**

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Your Benefits at Vallen:

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Fire Lieutenant or above, the Vallen Firefighter will perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and other emergency services. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing Life Safety Equipment such as fire extinguishers, hoses, monitors, respirators (SCBA), etc., and providing documentation for testing and repairs.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and first aid services; and prepare incident reports.
• Participate in fire prevention activities, training, investigations, and equipment maintenance.
• Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely.
• Maintain fire station, equipment, and apparatus; ensure readiness.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents.
• Inspect, test, and maintain response and safety equipment according to SOPs.
• Maintain logs and track EMS supplies and inventory; report supply levels.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or 6+ years of relevant experience with 5+ current certifications (fire protection, EMS, rescue, etc.). Certifications should include Firefighter I (IFSAC/ProBoard/NFPA 1081), EMR, CPR & AED, Hazardous Materials Technician, Rope Rescue, and Confined Space. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
• May require continuing education and offshore work approval.
• May involve travel with short notice.
• Long hours and extreme conditions (hot, cold, dusty, hazardous).
• Use of safety equipment required.

Physical Demands

• Regular talking and hearing; sitting, standing, walking; lifting up to 55 pounds; climbing ladders and stairwells; visual focus required.

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