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Industrial Fire Captain / EMT - Rural Metro

Industrial Fire Captain / EMT - Rural Metro

Rural Metro FireHouston, Texas, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$25.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

Industrial Fire Captain / EMT - Houston

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!   INDUSTRIAL FIRE CAPTAINs / EMTs

FULL-TIME Opportunities, available in Houston, Texas

25 / hour (hourly paid position)

We are hiring  Industrial Fire Captains / EMTs  with a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality care.

Job Summary :

Industrial Fire Captains / EMTs, supervise and oversee firefighters and fire apparatus engineers in an assigned fire company as well as 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. The Fire Captain oversees activities including fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials spills and other emergency incident calls and supervises a fire crew to ensure safety. The Fire Captain shall report directly to the Site Chief.

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 :

  • 18 years old.
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Must possess County, State and / or National EMT-B credentials.
  • Must possess AHA CPR / AED credentials.
  • Physical Agility Fitness Test (Initial Hire and Annually).
  • State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Firefighter 2 certification (NFPA 1001)
  • State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021)
  • Hazardous Materials Operations (state, IFSAC, PROBOARD)
  • Five (5) years full-time prior fire service experience

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 Fire Officer 2 (NFPA 1021)
  • State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Fire Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041)
  • State, IFSAC, or PROBOARD Fire Inspector 1 (NFPA 1031)
  • NFPA 1081, Industrial Fire Brigade Member

    • Responsibilities :

  • Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station and the apparatus and personnel assigned to that station.
  • Supervise a fire and rescue crew and the station apparatus dispatched to emergency scenes, including fire scenes, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, etc.
  • May serve in the capacity of incident commander at emergency incidents.
  • Must be able to perform the duties of subordinate positions.
  • Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as directed.
  • Enforce established department safety procedures.
  • Responsible to inspect and be familiar with eh location of streets, buildings, hydrants and unusual hazards in their respective response areas.
  • Maintain order and discipline in their command at all times.
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and controlling station objectives in accordance with all company philosophies, strategies, goals, objectives, principals, and procedures.
  • Direct technical and functional supervision over firefighting staff and directly and indirectly supervise Firefighters and Fire Engineers.
  • Supervise the safe operation of company apparatus at all times.
  • Delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinates.
  • Ensure that apparatus, tools, equipment and quarters are maintained by crews daily.
  • Ensure all required reports are completed daily.
  • Communicate any required department orders, directives, memos, etc. promptly and consistently.
  • Perform annual or bi-annual performance evaluations of assigned crew members and create and implement Performance Action Plans if necessary.
  • Serve as a role model by consistently displaying exemplary leadership through action and example.
  • Complete, review and forward all required Fire Station / Company reports.
  • Responsible for completion of required administrative forms and station logs.
  • Ensure that their station has all required manuals and maintains the station training library.
  • Thorough knowledge of Fire SOG’s and administrative policies.
  • Ensures participation by his crew in all company required training events.
  • Conducts in-service company training.
  • Responsible to review training needs of all subordinates and ensure completion of necessary training.
  • Responsible for the completion of all assigned safety inspections and pre-emergency plans.
  • Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

    • Our Benefits

    MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage. Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

    RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued. For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match. We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

    VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

    TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

    DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

    SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

    INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

    VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

    The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.