Rescue Technician

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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 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Clear communication skills: ability to work under pressure while effectively communicating with rescue teams, management, and emergency responders.

• Certifications:
  
  OSHA 30, Haz Mat, 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.).

• 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.

• 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)

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Houston, TX