Fire Watch/Firefighter EMT -Woodruff, SC

POSITIONS AVAILALBLE!

FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Opportunities available in Woodruff, South Carolina

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

We are hiring Industrial Fire Watch/Firefighters with a passion for fire safety and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Fire Watchman to join our team and oversee work areas where welding and other hazardous work is being carried out to prevent fires and other accidents from occurring.

These positions are 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.

Examples of What You Will Do:

• Constantly patrolling the areas where "hot work" is being performed, maintaining vigilance of potential fires.
• Being familiar with facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire and having a means of notifying emergency services.
• Inspecting the entire work area to look for potential release of flammable vapors or liquids before, during, and at the end of each shift.
• Being prepared to operate fire extinguishers, hydrants, fixed monitors, and hose carts anytime.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must possess a state issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum:

• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials-Operations.
• Must possess a state issued or National Registered EMT-B.
• Must possess a current CPR/AED certification.
• Completion of NIMS ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800 at time of hire.

Experience:

• Must be able to work any shift assigned, including holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis.

Education:

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.

Licensing:

• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.

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 employees provide care to the world at . Learn how our are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at .

*Get paid to work with your friends! GMR is looking for people like you!

GMR Employees, if you know someone like you, have them add your name to their application and receive a Referral Cash Bonus!

#WeAreGMR

#referralbonus

#hiring

#firefighter

#industrialfire

#ruralmetro

#firehire

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