Position Title:

Fire Medic

Pay Rate:

$52,100-$83,900

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. This is a salary non-exempt role and is overtime eligible.

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.
Maintain a current roster of all active members of the ERT Team.
Encourage and campaign for new membership, actively promote ERT 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.
Assist Mill Nurses to assist in any medical related duties.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Basic EMT
Confined Space Rescue
High Angle Rescue and Emergency Rope/Knots Techniques
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 Advanced EMT
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, promotional opportunities

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 125 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.

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