Industrial Firefighter (IFB) EMS EMT, CSR Technician, Haz-Mat Tech
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https://capstonefire.com/careers/
THIS POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH A QUALIFICATION LIST FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES WITHIN THE UPCOMING 12 MONTHS.
Note: This is for the Houston, Texas location. No relocation funds are available. Local candidates only.
Firefighting - Industrial Fire Firefighter: EMS/EMT, CSR Technician, Haz-Mat Technician. Fire inspection and prevention, and other related fire services duties
Work as a team member of a fire response company, and report to a fire captain
May function as an "acting" fire captain or fire engineer when approved by the Division Chief of Operations
Supervisor: Fire Captain
Tasks:
Fire inspection, prevention, and pre-planning
EMS - Responds to EMS medical incident with their engine company in a timely, safe, and skilled manner, and participate in the treatment of patients suffering from medical or traumatic life threatening emergencies.
FIRE - Responds to fires with their engine company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participate in control of fires through hose laying, ladder operation, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul activities
CSR - Responds confined space emergencies OR provides stand-by for confined space entry.
HAZ-MAT - Responds to Hazardous Material incidents with their company in a timely, safe, and skilled manner, and participate in control and mitigation of the spill to prevent or limit loss of life, environmental impact, and property loss.
Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergency calls as well as instructions given at the incident 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
Rescues persons endangered by fires or other hazards, and administers first aid to injured parties as an EMT-1
Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment
Conducts company fire inspections and other fire prevention tasks on a frequent and timely basis, including fire safety education, to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes
Effectively utilizes appropriate educational approaches to fire prevention where needed
Interviews and thoroughly and accurately examines patients for signs and symptoms related to the cause of the illness or injury
Quickly and competently analyzes the medical emergency and applies the correct medical treatment approach as an EMT-1
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
Remains skilled in modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency life-saving procedures through training drills
Maintains knowledge about specific fire hazards in the Company and effective approaches for attacking them
Keeps the fire station and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and useable condition
Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks willingly and adequately such as working on Company records, maintaining maps and other documented information about the types and locations of buildings and facilities, and in planning fire suppression activities
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
Meets continuing educational requirements in emergency medical procedures, and maintains skills in the operation and maintenance of medical equipment
Projects a positive image to the public as a fire service professional. Develops and maintains public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities
Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of fire codes and standards, and is able to correctly interpret and apply them
Abides by the Company’s rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles, and the CAPSTONE Way
Knowledge:
Issues, problems, principles and practices of firefighting, fire prevention, code enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire apparatus operation and maintenance
Relevant laws, ordinances, codes and court decisions that affect fire protection
Fire hazards and firefighting resources
Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and supplies
Company policies and regulations
Company geography
Basic English and arithmetic
Current laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and safety
First aid, emergency medical care and rescue methods
Incident Command System
The Capstone Way principles
Skills:
Interpreting current laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services, fire prevention and safety
Identifying hazardous conditions and obtaining code compliance with minimal technical support
Maintaining firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station facilities
Providing emergency medical services at the EMT-P level
Suppressing fires
Communicating effectively with the general public
Abilities:
Work and live as a member of a team and give and follow directions in an emergency setting
Motivate and direct personnel as well as utilize other basic supervisory techniques
Ability to use continuous and/or short bursts of muscle force to jump, sprint, climb ladders, pull victims out of hazardous areas
Up and downstairs carrying equipment as required, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects using his/her hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, or legs
Exert his/herself physically over a period of time without giving out
Work effectively and safely during unavoidable exposure to an unpleasant environment with exposure to potentially heavy and somewhat unpredictable hazards
Safely wear a self-contained breathing apparatus without medical or physical restriction
Move his/her body quickly while keeping his/her balance on surfaces offering narrow footing
Clearly see objects with vision meeting Company requirements
Follow verbal and written instructions
Effectively apply firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical techniques
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Think and act quickly and competently in emergencies and under stress
Minimum Requirements:
All candidates MUST have clean background investigation and successfully pass an initial drug screening upon offer of employment. The following sections provide the minimum qualifications for positions in non-exempt categories.
All candidates MUST remain in a Random Drug Screen program associated to some working assignments.
DMV/EDUC:
Valid Driver class B License
Valid Medical Examiner’s Card
Clean Driver’s Record
High School Diploma or GED
EMS:
Healthcare Provider CPR with AED
EMT
PHYS FIT:
PACK test - 3 miles with a 40 lbs pack under 45 minutes on flat ground.
Pass full DOT physical-Bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, vision and drug testing
Pass full Hazardous-Mat physical
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years in a professional fire department as a firefighter; and/or
Six (6) years in a Volunteer Department
Minimum Training Requirements:
NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Certifications; and/or
NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade Certifications; and/or
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Basic or Higher Certification(s)
Hazardous Material Technician (40 Hrs.) Certification (NFPA 472 Standards)
Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification (NFPA 1006 Standards)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
THIS POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH A QUALIFICATION LIST FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES WITHIN THE UPCOMING 12 MONTHS.
This is for the Houston Metropolitan Area. No relocation funds are available. Local candidates only.
Application Process:
Application Accepted from May - July 2019
Oral Interviews scheduled on an on-going basis
APPLY HERE Please apply at Capstone Fire & Safety's Careers page using this link: APPLY HERE
https://capstonefire.com/careers/