Fire Guard

Summary

Fire Guard

The Fire Guard will perform regular fire safety inspections of vessel spaces under their care in which hot work is being performed. She/he will respond to fire emergencies by taking appropriate responsive action to extinguish fires.

Responsibilities include:

• Possess knowledge about vessel structure, location, and spaces in which work is performed.
• Acquire FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations.
• Provide protection to individuals and property by taking appropriate responsible action to extinguish fires.
• Proficiently communicate with subcontractors and coworkers.

Education and qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats and safety footwear is required while on work sites. Work will involve visiting work sites both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Local applicants preferred; no relocation offered for this position. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Job Description

Fire Guard

The Fire Guard will perform regular fire safety inspections of vessel spaces under their care in which hot work is being performed. She/he will respond to fire emergencies by taking appropriate responsive action to extinguish fires.

Responsibilities include:

• Possess knowledge about vessel structure, location, and spaces in which work is performed.
• Acquire FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations.
• Provide protection to individuals and property by taking appropriate responsible action to extinguish fires.
• Proficiently communicate with subcontractors and coworkers.

Education and qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats and safety footwear is required while on work sites. Work will involve visiting work sites both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Local applicants preferred; no relocation offered for this position. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone.