Rescue Technician

Company: Code Red Safety
Location: Torrance
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a recent municipal fire academy graduate, a student in a Fire Science program, or an Emergency Medical Technician looking for hands-on, high-stakes experience? Working as a Confined Space Rescue Technician is not only a rewarding career but also a fantastic steppingstone into the fire service. It offers real-world exposure to emergency response scenarios that directly align with the skills and demands of a professional firefighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform confined space rescue operations in compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor and assess hazardous environments, ensuring the safety of personnel in confined spaces such as tanks, vaults, silos, and manholes.
• Maintain and operate specialized rescue equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
• Collaborate with team members, site management, and emergency responders to execute safe, effective rescue operations.
• Stay on-call and respond quickly to emergency situations, providing rapid and efficient rescue services.
  Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  
  • Hazard Awareness:
  • Strong understanding of confined space hazards, including chemical, physical, and atmospheric risks.
  • Physical Fitness:
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in high-risk, confined, and challenging environments.
  • Capable of lifting heavy equipment, maneuvering in tight spaces, and sustaining performance over extended periods.
  • Clear Communication Skills:
  • Ability to work under pressure while effectively communicating with rescue teams, management, and emergency responders.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Certifications: OSHA 30, HazMat, EMT, or specialized confined space rescue certifications.
    • Industry Experience: Familiarity with confined space rescue operations in sectors like oil and gas, renewable energy, aerospace, hospitality/theme parks, or medical transportation.
    • Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safety regulations and standards related to confined space work (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
      Working Conditions:
      
      • Environment: Work in confined spaces with potential exposure to hazardous materials or challenging conditions in industrial or construction environments.
      • Emergency Response: Must be available for on-call work and capable of responding rapidly to emergency situations.
      • Team Collaboration: Function effectively as part of a highly coordinated rescue team to ensure swift and safe operations.
        Highly Desirable Qualifications:
        
        • EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A License ( NREMT, or state license CA, TX, LA, IN, OK)
        • Firefighter I, II, III
        • IFSAC or Pro Board Certifications:
          • Confined Space Rescue:
            • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
            • High Angle Rope Rescue:
              • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
              • Low Angle Rope Rescue:
                • Awareness, Operations, or Technician
                • HAZMAT:
                  • FRA ( First Responder Awareness)
                  • FRO ( First Responder Operations)
                  • FRT NFPA 470 ( First Responder Technician)

Keywords: Code Red Safety, Tustin , Rescue Technician, Professions , Torrance, California