Fire / Medic at Talascend

• Provides emergency services.
• Drives and operates emergency response vehicles.
• Selects proper firefighting tools and equipment to control and extinguish fires.
• Performs search and rescue operations.
• Utilizes appropriate safety equipment, to mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
• Performs extrication operations as needed.
• Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on fire suppression systems.
• Responsible for delivering training sessions as assigned by the training division/captain.
• Perform various security activities throughout the plant.
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

• The ideal candidate will support the Fire & Security Services department by providing emergency medical and firefighting services, as well as supporting the security functions for the site.
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Active/valid/current Driver’s License.
• Alabama Professional Standards Fire Fighter I and II certification.
• Current Nationally Registered or State of Alabama EMT-Paramedic certification.
• One year of industrial Fire Fighter experience minimum or two years of municipal Fire Fighter experience minimum.
• Comfortable with tablet and interactive app use.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Rebounds from setbacks and adversities when facing difficult situations.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with the organizational goals.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

• Certified as a Technician in the following:
  • Hazardous Materials
  • High Angle/Rope Rescue
  • Confined Space
  • Structural Collapse
  • Trench Rescue

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.