Industrial Firefighter – Rescue Specialist

Total Safety is looking for an Industrial Firefighter / Rescue Specialist to add to our safety conscious team. The Industrial Firefighter / Rescue Specialist provides fire protection technical rescue and hazard mitigation services within high-risk industrial facilities. This role ensures the safety of personnel equipment and infrastructure by responding rapidly to emergencies maintaining readiness of firefighting and rescue equipment and participating in prevention and training activities.

Total Safetyâis the worlds premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them including gas detection respiratory protection safety training fire protection compliance and inspection industrial hygiene onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics communications systems engineered systems design and materials management. Our Core Values are People Safety & Wellbeing Accountability Responsibility Empowerment Honesty Transparency and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Firefighting & Hazard Mitigation

Respond to industrial fires explosions chemical releases and hazardous material incidents.

Operate firefighting apparatus pumps fixed suppression systems and portable fire equipment.

Conduct fire prevention inspections hot work monitoring and testing of fire protection systems.

Assist with incident command operations and hazard assessment during emergency events.

Technical Rescue

Perform confined space rope/high-angle trench and machinery entrapment rescues.

Use and maintain specialized rescue equipment including tripods SCBA rope systems and hydraulic tools.

Participate in emergency response drills simulations and pre-incident planning with facility staff.

Support safe execution of rescue operations in compliance with OSHA NFPA and site standards.

Safety & Preparedness

Promote safety awareness and enforce industrial safety practices during routine operations.

Conduct equipment inspections and maintain operational readiness of firefighting/rescue tools.

Participate in safety audits risk assessments and incident investigations.

Provide input into emergency response planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary training in Fire Science or related field preferred).

Certified Firefighter I & II (NFPA 1001 or equivalent).

Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472/1072).

Technical Rescue certifications (confined space rope rescue trench machinery).

Valid drivers license: EVOC or industrial vehicle operation experience preferred.

Experience

Minimum three (3) or more years of firefighting and/or industrial emergency response experience.

Background in offshore petrochemical refinery LNG manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-stress hazardous conditions.

Skills & Attributes

Strong firefighting and rescue proficiency with focus on industrial hazards.

Ability to follow command structure and contribute effectively to team operations.

Physically fit; capable of performing duties while wearing SCBA and protective gear.

Strong communication and situational awareness skills.

Working Conditions

Industrial facility environment with exposure to fire heat toxic atmospheres heights confined spaces and heavy equipment.

Rotational shifts nights weekends and on-call availability required.

Mandatory use of PPE including bunker gear SCBA and rescue harnesses.

Required Experience:

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