Firefighter

About the role

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. Its materials are versatile and adaptable, with virtually unlimited applications, making WACKER an integral part of daily life — from protecting buildings and toothpaste to cell phones, airbags, and cosmetics. The company seeks capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join its team and grow with it. For the Charleston, TN site (ZIP 37310), WACKER is looking for a Firefighter for its onsite Fire Department.

Responsibilities

• Responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance.
• Performing emergency medical services in relation to the individual’s level of licensure and Wacker medical protocols.
• Attending emergency incidents including fires, accidents, floods, spillages of dangerous substances, etc.
• Performing all phases of fire suppression work, ventilation, overhaul, salvage and clean-up activities at incident scene.
• Conducting search and rescue as a member of a team.
• Safeguarding their own and other people’s personal safety at all times.
• Assisting in the performance of periodic Uniform Fire Code inspections of industrial and commercial businesses and places of assembly.
• Assisting in the enforcement of the fire prevention codes by following through and documenting violations in need of corrective action.
• Operating and driving a fire department vehicle in compliance with all applicable state and local laws, departmental rules, and regulations.
• Taking time to become familiar with roads and buildings around the plant in order to respond to emergency calls with the utmost speed and efficiency.
• Assisting in the inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable and fixed fire suppression and extinguishing systems and equipment.
• Inspecting and maintaining department equipment and apparatus.
• Preparing statistical and analytical reports as required.
• Participating in training, continuing education, drills and physical training; maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter.

Requirements

• Minimum H.S. diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 5 years of experience as a professional firefighter.
• Possession of a valid Fire Fighter I & II certificate required.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license required.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate required.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician License required.