Rescue Technician

Rescue Technician

Are you a recent municipal fire academy graduate, a student in a Fire Science program, or an Emergency Medical Technician looking for hands-on, high-stakes experience? Working as a Confined Space Rescue Technician is not only a rewarding career but also a fantastic steppingstone into the fire service. It offers real-world exposure to emergency response scenarios that directly align with the skills and demands of a professional firefighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform confined space rescue operations in compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor and assess hazardous environments, ensuring the safety of personnel in confined spaces such as tanks, vaults, silos, and manholes.
• Maintain and operate specialized rescue equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
• Collaborate with team members, site management, and emergency responders to execute safe, effective rescue operations.
• Stay on-call and respond quickly to emergency situations, providing rapid and efficient rescue services.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Hazard Awareness: Strong understanding of confined space hazards, including chemical, physical, and atmospheric risks.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in high-risk, confined, and challenging environments. Capable of lifting heavy equipment, maneuvering in tight spaces, and sustaining performance over extended periods.
• Clear Communication Skills: Ability to work under pressure while effectively communicating with rescue teams, management, and emergency responders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: OSHA 30, HazMat, EMT, or specialized confined space rescue certifications.
• Industry Experience: Familiarity with confined space rescue operations in sectors like oil and gas, renewable energy, aerospace, hospitality/theme parks, or medical transportation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safety regulations and standards related to confined space work (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work in confined spaces with potential exposure to hazardous materials or challenging conditions in industrial or construction environments.
• Emergency Response: Must be available for on-call work and capable of responding rapidly to emergency situations.
• Team Collaboration: Function effectively as part of a highly coordinated rescue team to ensure swift and safe operations.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A License (NREMT, or state license CA, TX, LA, IN, OK)
• Firefighter I, II, III
• IFSAC or Pro Board Certifications:
  • Confined Space Rescue:
    • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
  • High Angle Rope Rescue:
    • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
  • Low Angle Rope Rescue:
    • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
  • HAZMAT:
    • FRA (First Responder Awareness)
    • FRO (First Responder Operations)
    • FRT NFPA 470 (First Responder Technician)

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• TWIC
• First Aid/CPR/AED

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