Industrial Firefighter Paramedic

ruralmetrofire; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic for full-time, 24-hour shift coverage. The role combines firefighting with patient care, under direct supervision, within an industrial client site.

A safety-sensitive position with mandatory drug and alcohol testing policy adherence; includes a $5,000 signing bonus and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Class B- Non CDL license is required in Illinois.
• IL EMT-Basic certification required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• BOF or Fire II certification required.
• Hazmat Ops certification if FF II.
• Rope Ops within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine Safety Specialist tasks such as hot work permitting and basic safety oversight.
• Responds to fires in a timely, safe and skilled manner using hose and nozzle work.
• Follows company procedures when responding to emergencies and at scenes.
• Uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment promptly and correctly.
• Remains calm and gains control in emergency situations; provides first aid per training.
• Analyzes life-safety threats and administers appropriate care.
• Operates vehicles and equipment safely as directed.
• Maintains fire and rescue apparatus and equipment in safe, working condition.
• Keeps company base and grounds clean and orderly, including facilities and supplies.
• Performs routine non-firefighting tasks like paperwork and timecards.
• Works as a team member on a fire company at emergencies and non-emergencies.
• Meets physical requirements to perform firefighting tasks.
• Keeps up-to-date with modern fire suppression tactics and training drills.
• Projects a positive professional image to clients.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.

Education

Class B- Non CDL license (State of Illinois)

IL EMT-Basic

CPR/AED

IL OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) or Fire II (FF II)

IL OSFM Hazmat Ops (if FF II only)

IL OSFM Rope Ops (within 12 months of hire)

Tools

Rope Ops equipment

Job description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULL-TIME Opportunity

Salary: $23.29 hourly

Work Hours: 24-hour shifts working A-B-C schedule

*$5,000 signing bonus*

We are hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic with a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality care.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Firefighter/EMT trains for and participates in duties and related responsibilities of an emergency and/or hazardous nature in fire suppression and emergency operations in an industrial facility. Operates within the parameters of the client’s policies, procedures, and practices, with special emphasis on the Occupational Safety and Health Program, to functionally participate in all emergency response and training services in order to achieve the mission of Rural Metro Fire. 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 to both, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine Safety Specialist work tasks, such as Hot work permitting, Fresh air permitting, Basic confined space entry permitting and other safety related tasks.
• 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, timecards and 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:

• Class B- Non CDL license (State of Illinois)
• IL EMT-Basic
• CPR/AED
• IL OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) or Fire II (FF II)
• IL OSFM Hazmat Ops (if FF II only)
• IL OSFM Rope Ops (within 12 months of hire)