Fire Medic

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Fire Medic

Pay Rate:

$57,200-$76,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

601 County Road 78

Selma, AL

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide Incident Command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team
• Respond to all mill site emergencies - fire, hazardous materials, medical and natural disasters
• Daily inspect and audit ERT response truck and emergency equipment.
• Provide first aid and emergency medical treatment; resolve injury management concerns; complete paperwork
• Assist the Riverdale Mill’s Fire Chief with inspections/tests/maintenance of the mill’s fire protection systems
• Interface with Corporate Risk Management and FM Global, especially with fire system impairments
• Serve as a relief IPCC for the fire chief with managing fire system contractors 
• Evaluate and oversee permitting of high-risk tasks
• Collaborate with the Fire Chief for developing and implementing training plans for the mill Emergency Response Team
• Assist with classroom and field instruction for the mill Emergency Response Team
• Participate in critical planning discussions that involve emergency response scenarios.
• Work with area teams to review and organize emergency plans for all high-risk areas / tasks.
• Participate with reviewing required SOPs concerning ERT training, equipment maintenance & calibration, and rescue plans.
• Act as a liaison between mill and outside emergency services.
• Develop and manage confined entry rescue plans, review and re-approve plans on a regular basis
• Maintain a current roster of all active members of the ERT Team. Report any inactive or non-participant members to leadership.
• Encourage and campaign for new membership, actively promote HERT Team through mill communications
• Participate in new hire integration process to train on relevant emergency response procedures and preventative measures
• Assist with conducting SCBA refilling, inspections, and training throughout the mill.
• Work with Mill Nurses to assist in any medical related duties.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Intermediate EMT with National Registry
• Operations Level trained in hazardous material response
• Trained to Firefighter Mod. 1
• Must be able to work shift rotation including night and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fire Officer 1 certification
• Certified Intermediate EMT with National Registry
• Trained in all aspects of Incident Command
• Trained in rescue operations
• Trained in basic industrial fire fighting
• Basic knowledge of fire protection systems
• At least two years of Emergency Response experience

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Selma  AL  36701-8311