Temporary/Emergency Firefighter

We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
• We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Under direction of the Fire Lieutenant or above, the Vallen Firefighter will perform a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services. Firefighters will inspect, test, provide maintenance and repairs to Life Safety Equipment to include fire extinguishers, hoses, monitors, respirators (SCBA), etc. Vallen Firefighters will also provide appropriate documentation ensuring accurate testing and repair.

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.

Personnel are subject to recall for fire or incident response as necessary. This includes responding at short notice for critical events such as storms, natural disasters, or other emergencies that may arise outside of regular scheduled hours. Maintaining staffing during these events is essential to ensure operational safety or to meet customer requests for increased personnel.

Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities in response to natural disasters, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.

Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials in a safe and effective manner

Participate in cleaning and maintaining fire station, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness.

Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents.

Perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of emergency response equipment as well as installed life safety systems in accordance with Vallen and Customer SOP's.

Maintain emergency vehicle equipment logs.

Maintain and track EMS supplies and inventory.

Report inventory supply levels to the Fire Lieutenant

Bachelor's in related field of study preferred or 6+ years of applicable direct experience and 5+ current certifications (manufacturer/state) in fire protection and/or related field. Firefighter I, IFSAC/ProBoard or NFPA 1081 equivalent

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) * CPR & AED

Hazardous Materials Technician * Rope Rescue Training

Confined Space Training

Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses

May have travel requirements with limited advance notice.

• indoors and/or outdoors.
• appropriate safety equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity