Fire Safety Technician

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine fire safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential fire and life safety hazards
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems including fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, suppression systems, alarms, and gas detection systems
• Support compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Conduct fire risk assessments related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing, storage, and facility operations
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of emergency response plans and fire safety procedures
• Aid with hot work permitting activities and ensure compliance with fire watch requirements
• Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, rescue situations, and other facility emergencies
• Execute fire suppression and emergency response activities utilizing firefighting equipment, extinguishing agents, foam systems, and emergency response tools
• Support evacuation efforts, rescue operations, and incident stabilization activities during emergencies
• Cook with local fire departments, emergency responders, and mutual aid partners during emergency incidents
• Coordinate fire safety training, emergency response drills, and evacuation exercises for facility personnel
• Provide education on fire prevention practices, emergency procedures, and workplace safety requirements
• Participate in ongoing emergency response training, certifications, and continuous development programs
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, emergency responses, training, and regulatory compliance activities
• Maintain emergency response equipment, fire protection systems, and response vehicles in operational condition
• Follow established emergency communication protocols and Incident Command System (ICS) procedures during emergency events
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance and emergency response readiness
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• ICS 100 and ICS 200 certification preferred
• Firefighter I certification preferred
• Hazardous Materials Operations or Technician certification preferred
• Experience 3-5 years of experience in firefighting, industrial fire protection, emergency response, military fire service, or related field required
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, utility, energy, or high-hazard environments preferred
• Experience responding to emergency incidents and operating firefighting equipment preferred
• Experience with fire protection systems inspection and maintenance preferred
• Experience with hazardous materials response preferred