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Industrial Firefighter EMTs - Rural Metro Fire

Global Medical Response
United States, Illinois, Lemont
December 03, 2023

INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER EMT

POSITIONS AVAILALBLE! INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER EMTs

SHIFT TYPE: 24 hours shifts dependent on location

FULL-TIME Opportunities available in Channahon and Lemont.

Average Annual Salary: $56,908 - $56,645 dependent on location:

  • Channahon/INEOS - full time

    • $56,908 Average Annual, (hourly paid position, $17.10/per hr)

    • 24 hours on - 48 hours off

  • Lemont/CITGO - full time
    • $56,645 Average Annual, (hourly paid position, $16.96/per hr)
    • 24-hr shifts working A-B-C schedule

We are hiringIndustrial Firefighters with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

Under directsupervision,trains forandparticipatesin duties and related responsibilities for controlling and extinguishing fires; rescuing persons endangered by structural fires; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents.

This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject toboth, 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

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
  • Must possess Illinois OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) or Illinois OSFM Firefighter II with Hazmat Ops or Military Fire Fighter Equivalent
  • Must possess Illinois EMT-B or higher EMS certification.
  • Must possess CPR/AED credentials.
  • Physical Agility Fitness Test (Initial Hire and Annually).
  • Completion of NIMS ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800 at time of hire.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Transportation Security Administration's "Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
  • Must be able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis.
  • Must pass FBI fingerprint-based criminal history records check to obtain/maintain an Industrial/customer security badge

Examples of What You Will Do:

  • 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 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 useable condition.
  • Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks,such as working on Company records,timecardsand 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.

Why Choose Rural Metro?As a national leader in private fire protection services,is one of's(GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employeesprovidecare to the world at. Learn howourare at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at.

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