Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist

BELFOR Group
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Fire Damage Specialist

    This position is responsible to provide operational support in remediation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates will be responsible to perform basic level tasks relative to dry and pre-cleaning damage structures using accepted BELFOR Processes and meeting BELFOR standards. Intermediates assist with the development of basic level technicians and they assist advanced technicians on large or complex projects. In order to qualify for this position, you must have 12 months previous BELFOR experience at the Fire Damage Specialist -- Basic Level -- or equitable industry standard experience, as well as direct involvement in 25 (minimum) fire damage projects. This position is the level 3 in the Progressive Fire Damage track.

    Responsibilities
    • Following instruction and working well under supervision
    • Coordinate a small crew of unskilled laborers and keep them on task and working towards a defined objective
    • Become familiar with all industry standard odor and smoke removal techniques
    • Be familiar with and able to perform all industry standard structure cleaning processes
    • Safely remove debris from affected structure/property without damaging un-affected areas of the property while maintaining a clean and safe jobsite
    • Aid in the installation and maintenance of the containments
    • Demonstrate ability to answer simple questions related to the project or defer to more experienced member of the team.
    • Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
    • Must maintain attention to detail
    • Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
    • Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
    • Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
    • Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
    • Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
    • Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
    Requirements
    • Supervision of unskilled labor on residential and light commercial projects
    • Dry and wet pre-cleaning and cleaning under supervision
    • Remove debris under supervision
    • Contents manipulation under supervision
    • Containment under supervision
    • Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
    • Additional other duties as required

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

  • Job Description

    Fire Damage Specialist

    This position is responsible to provide operational support in remediation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates will be responsible to perform basic level tasks relative to dry and pre-cleaning damage structures using accepted BELFOR Processes and meeting BELFOR standards. Intermediates assist with the development of basic level technicians and they assist advanced technicians on large or complex projects. In order to qualify for this position, you must have 12 months previous BELFOR experience at the Fire Damage Specialist -- Basic Level -- or equitable industry standard experience, as well as direct involvement in 25 (minimum) fire damage projects. This position is the level 3 in the Progressive Fire Damage track.

    Responsibilities
    • Following instruction and working well under supervision
    • Coordinate a small crew of unskilled laborers and keep them on task and working towards a defined objective
    • Become familiar with all industry standard odor and smoke removal techniques
    • Be familiar with and able to perform all industry standard structure cleaning processes
    • Safely remove debris from affected structure/property without damaging un-affected areas of the property while maintaining a clean and safe jobsite
    • Aid in the installation and maintenance of the containments
    • Demonstrate ability to answer simple questions related to the project or defer to more experienced member of the team.
    • Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
    • Must maintain attention to detail
    • Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
    • Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
    • Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
    • Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
    • Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
    • Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
    Requirements
    • Supervision of unskilled labor on residential and light commercial projects
    • Dry and wet pre-cleaning and cleaning under supervision
    • Remove debris under supervision
    • Contents manipulation under supervision
    • Containment under supervision
    • Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
    • Additional other duties as required

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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