Fire Medic

About the role

The Fire Medic position at International Paper's Riverdale Mill requires a certified Basic EMT with experience in hazardous material response, incident command, and confined space rescue. The role involves providing Incident Command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team, responding to all mill site emergencies, and collaborating with the Fire Chief for training and critical planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Incident Command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team
• Respond to all mill site emergencies - fire, hazardous materials, medical and natural disasters
• Daily inspect and audit ERT response truck and emergency equipment
• Provide first aid and emergency medical treatment; resolve injury management concerns; complete paperwork
• Assist the Riverdale Mill’s Fire Chief with inspections/tests/maintenance of the mill’s fire protection systems
• Interface with Corporate Risk Management and FM Global, especially with fire system impairments
• Serve as a relief IPCC for the fire chief with managing fire system contractors
• Evaluate and oversee permitting of high-risk tasks
• Collaborate with the Fire Chief for developing and implementing training plans for the mill Emergency Response Team
• Participate in critical planning discussions that involve emergency response scenarios
• Work with area teams to review and organize emergency plans for all high-risk areas / tasks
• Participate with reviewing required SOPs concerning ERT training, equipment maintenance & calibration, and rescue plans
• Act as a liaison between mill and outside emergency services
• Develop and manage confined entry rescue plans
• Maintain a current roster of all active members of the ERT Team
• Encourage and campaign for new membership, actively promote ERT Team through mill communications
• Participate in new hire integration process to train on relevant emergency response procedures and preventative measures
• Assist with conducting SCBA refilling, inspections, and training throughout the mill
• Assist Mill Nurses to assist in any medical related duties

Requirements

The successful candidate must hold a Certified Basic EMT and must be able to work shift rotation including night and weekends. Additional certifications such as Fire Officer 1, Certified Advanced EMT, and training in all aspects of Incident Command are preferred. Two years of Emergency Response experience is also required.

Qualifications

Must be able to work shift rotation including night and weekends. Additional certifications such as Fire Officer 1, Certified Advanced EMT, and training in all aspects of Incident Command are preferred. Two years of Emergency Response experience is also required.

Skills

• Certified Basic EMT
• Confined Space Rescue
• High Angle Rescue and Emergency Rope/Knots Techniques
• Operations Level trained in hazardous material response
• Trained to Firefighter Mod. 1

Benefits

The Fire Medic position at International Paper's Riverdale Mill offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, welfare, and retirement plans, as well as leadership training, promotional opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.