Fire Patroller (Firefighter)

Utilities Emergency Services is seeking a Fire Patroller to report directly to an Emergency Services Shift Team Manager.

Responsibilities for this role will include (but not limited to) the items listed below.

• Works a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Respond to emergencies within the plant including fires, hazardous material spills, ambulance calls, technical rescues and other emergencies reported through our 911 system.

• When not responding to emergencies, the Fire Patroller inspects and maintains fire protection equipment by looking for any abnormalities that would jeopardize the plant fire protection system. (examples: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Doors, Hydrants, Fire Valves, Fixed Fire Protection.)
• The Fire Patroller approves and signs safety permits (examples: confined space, hot work, safe work and street blocks).

• Operate emergency equipment. (examples: Ambulances, Fire Apparatus, Hazmat Response Vehicle, Vacuum Trucks, forklifts)
• Must be able to perform Fire / Security Dispatch operations using software such as: SAFER, Eastman Alert, Keltron, Genetec, and Johnson Control Alarm Monitoring.

• Safety Mindset: both in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must have basic computer skills including typing, the use of Outlook, and other Microsoft standard applications.
• Daily customer focused mindset.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Be capable of working without close supervision.
• Ability to meet the medical qualification criteria of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582.
• Must meet respirator training guidelines and quality for use of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) respirators.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid TN or VA driver's license with the ability to get an "F" endorsement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT WorkKeys assessment and obtain required scores within 12 months of hire date.
  
  
  
  • Must pass required levels on the NCRC WorkKeys assessmentsdeadlineset by the company.Visit Northeast State Community College Testing Services Website for more details. *If you haven't completed the Workkeys exam, we recommend starting process after submitting application.
    
    
    
    • Applied Mathematics - Level 6
    • Graphic Literacy - Level 5
    • Workplace Documents - Level 6
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• National Registry certification and other state license will be required to obtain a TN license.
• Ability to obtain a TN Unarmed Security Officer License.
• Ability to obtain a TN Fire Fighter II Certification.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Hazardous Materials Technician.
• Ability to Complete Northeast Regional Fire Training or provide 400 Hour Basic Recruit Fire Fighting Training or equivalent.
• Licensure as an AEMTor Paramedic preferred but will consider EMT Basic with requirement to obtain AEMT after employment.

Preferred:

• 1+ years field experience preferred.