EMT - Channelview, TX, United States

Job Description:

Industrial Fire Captain/EMT - Houston

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! INDUSTRIAL FIRE CAPTAINs/EMTs

FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Opportunities, available in Houston, Texas

$25 per hour

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 Companys and the Clients 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 Drivers 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 SOGs 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.

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.

Brindlee Fire Services Completes Acqusition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response

Brindlee Fire Services is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response (GMR).

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HAS, EAP, vacation and paid time off.