Industrial Firefighter/EMT

Industrial Firefighter/EMT

 IMMEDIATELY HIRING! INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER/EMT FULL-TIME Opportunity  

($87,362 annually)

Capstone is hiring a Firefighter/EMT for an Industrial Fire Operation in Thousand Oaks, California. We are interested in individuals that express a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality service.

Job Summary:  
Industrial Firefighters/EMTs, under direct supervision, 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, responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives, operates and maintains fire apparatus and equipment. 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.  The Firefighter reports directly to the Fire Captain.

 
This position is based on a 56 hour per week schedule on a 48/96 rotation.  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. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate. 
• Must possess County, State and/or National EMT-B credentials. 
• Must possess AHA CPR/AED credentials. 
• State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Firefighter 1 certification.
• State, IFSAC, PROBOARD Hazardous Materials Operations
• FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, and 800

Desired Qualifications:

• Hazardous Materials Technician (state, IFSAC, or PROBOARD)
• Confined Space Rescue Technician (state, IFSAC, or PROBOARD)
• Trench Rescue (NFPA 1006)
• Swiftwater Rescue (NFPA 1006)
• State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Firefighter 2
• NFPA 600, Industrial Fire Brigade Member

Responsibilities:  

• Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene. 
• Correctly, proficiently, 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 action. 
• Safely operates Company 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 usable 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.