Emergency Response Team Officer

* Fire Suppression:
Extinguishing fires, using specialized equipment and techniques for industrial settings.
* Emergency Response:
Responding to various emergencies, including hazardous material spills and other incidents.
* Hazard Mitigation:
Identifying and mitigating potential hazards to prevent incidents.
* Rescue Operations:
Conducting rescue operations for personnel trapped or injured in emergencies.
* Safety Training:
Educating employees on fire safety procedures and emergency protocols.
* Equipment Maintenance:
Maintaining firefighting equipment and ensuring its readiness.
* Pre-Incident Planning:
Participating in pre-incident planning and risk assessments for industrial facilities.
* Emergency Medical Response:
Respond to all medical emergencies on site. Treat, package and prepare patients for transport if needed.
* Conduct fire prevention inspections of buildings requiring application of national fire codes and corporate standards. Works independently or as part of a team. Establishes relationship with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safety procedures. Identifies deficiencies, completes appropriate paperwork, references fire codes and notes explanations for property owners.
* Initiates corrective action according to established procedures.
* Creates rough drawings for every structure investigated and submits these to office staff to input into computer system.
* Conducts follow-up inspections and forwards violations Fire Chief or area leadership.
* Maintains equipment in a state of readiness and performs maintenance to prolong the useful life of expensive equipment.
* Perform routine checks of equipment such as generators and air compressors, and records condition.
* Performs general fire station building and grounds maintenance as required.
* Performs routine maintenance of equipment, hoses, hand tools and specialized equipment.
* Maintains personal protective gear and requests replacements when the functionality of equipment is compromised.
* Participants in and/or conduct training exercises, demonstrations and instructions to prepare for emergency situations.
* Provides on-the-job training, mentoring, and some work directions to new firefighters.
* Trains peers on any specialized training received.
* Performs public relations and education activities.
* Conduct fire stations tours.
* Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
* Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the Spruance site employees, public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
* Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
* Performs other duties as required or assigned.
* ERT members will inspect, preplan and sign off on all confined space work prior to work starting.
* ERT members will respond and assist with any onsite blood borne pathogen cleanup and disposal.
* Complete all daily, weekly and monthly fire apparatus checks.
* Ensure all apparatus and equipment is clean and ready to use.
* Ensure fire houses are clean and ready to use at all times.
* Complete all corporate and site training requirements i.e. I-Learn and WEBMOC documents.
* Complete monthly required fire and EMS training.
* Site fire and life safety audits.
* Fire extinguisher inspections
* Site emergency response pre-plan updates.
* Update site emergency response procedures.
* Assist areas with PHA’s, MOC or anything needing fire resources.
* Train with outside Fire/EMS resources so things will go smooth in the event of emergency.
* Perform hose testing on all hoses in use and in storage.
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Valid Virginia driver’s license
* Virginia Department of Fire Programs or Pro Board-certified Firefighter I, and II. (Current)
* Commonwealth of Virginia/ National Register Emergency Medical Technician (Current)
* Technical Rescue/Confined Space Operations Level (Current)
* Hazardous Materials Operations Level (Current)
* Current CPR
* Class III EVOC (Current)
* Must pass background investigation and pass medical and drug screening.
* Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
* Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
* Must be clean, shaven and able to pass required fit test.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency services (fire, EMS, or law enforcement).
* Certified in Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
* Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multi-agency coordination.
* Ability to pass annual physical fitness assessments.
* Psychological resilience and stress management capabilities.
* Drug-free and clear criminal background check.
* Annual leadership and tactical training.
* Participation in tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises.
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