Firefighter II

Vallen; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and growth. As a firefighter, you will play a crucial role in emergency response, fire suppression, and safety operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in your community while working in a supportive environment. With comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement, you will have the resources to thrive both personally and professionally. If you are passionate about serving others and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K with company match

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents; provide rescue and fire suppression services.
• Inspect and maintain life safety equipment; document testing and repairs.
• Participate in fire prevention operations and training activities.

Skills

Firefighter I Certification

Emergency Medical Responder

CPR & AED

Hazardous Materials Technician

Rope Rescue Training

Confined Space Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in related field

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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
• Advancement Opportunity.
  
  

Position Summary

Under direction of the Fire Lieutenant or above, the Vallen Firefighter will perform a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services. Firefighters will inspect, test, provide maintenance and repairs to Life Safety Equipment to include fire extinguishers, hoses, monitors, respirators (SCBA), etc. Vallen Firefighters will also provide appropriate documentation ensuring accurate testing and repair.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required 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 reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
• Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities in response to natural disasters, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.
• Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials in a safe and effective manner
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining fire station, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness.
• Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents.
• Perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of emergency response equipment as well as installed life safety systems in accordance with Vallen and Customer SOP's.
• Maintain emergency vehicle equipment logs.
• Maintain and track EMS supplies and inventory.
• Report inventory supply levels to the Fire Lieutenant
• Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

High School or GED required; Bachelor's in related field of study preferred or 6+ years of applicable direct experience and 5+ current certifications (manufacturer/state) in fire protection and/or related field. Applicable experience should include:

• Firefighter I, IFSAC/ProBoard or NFPA 1081 equivalent
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• CPR & AED
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Rope Rescue Training
• Confined Space Training
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
  
  

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may be required to pass all test requirements for approval to work off-shore.
• May have travel requirements with limited advance notice.
• Occasionally requires long and varied hours.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment; indoors and/or outdoors.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• May work in hazardous environments and be required to follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment.
  
  

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. Must have the ability to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes. Must be able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access of equipment to repair and service. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Must have the ability to climb stairwells up to 15 high. Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, case) up to 24' high. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

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