Location: Multiple Locations across the Gulf Coast
Industrial Rescue is seeking motivated and experienced Fire Lieutenants to help lead emergency response operations in demanding industrial environments. This role is ideal for professionals who combine strong technical skills with a commitment to developing crews, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.
As a Fire Lieutenant, you will play a critical role in daily operations, emergency response, training, and team development while serving as a leader both on and off the incident scene.
Positions are filled based on current operations and upcoming contract awards, with opportunities available across various locations.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise firefighters assigned to your shift and support daily operations
- Respond to fire, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, and other emergency incidents
- Lead training, drills, inspections, and station readiness activities
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism
- Support equipment maintenance, pre-incident planning, and operational compliance
- Assist with shift oversight, documentation, and personnel development
- Work closely with Captains and department leadership to ensure operational excellence
What You Bring
· Leadership experience in firefighting, emergency response, industrial operations, or related fields
- Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- Commitment to safety, training, and continuous improvement
- Physical capability to perform demanding emergency response duties
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable licensing and credentialing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Firefighter certification or equivalent state-recognized fire training
- Technical rescue training and certifications
- EMT or Paramedic certification preferred
- Experience in industrial emergency response, safety, hazardous materials, or rescue operations
- Knowledge of NFPA and OSHA standards related to emergency response and industrial safety
Why This Role is Different
- Opportunity to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact
- Hands-on involvement in specialized industrial emergency response operations
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Team-oriented culture focused on accountability, leadership, and operational excellence
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
How to Apply
Candidates must submit an updated resume for consideration. A cover letter expressing interest is encouraged.
Qualified candidates will have relevant certifications and experience aligned with industrial firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, or industrial safety operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Employment Conditions
Industrial Rescue Instruction Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of job-related pre-employment requirements, including background checks, motor vehicle record reviews, drug testing, physical examinations, fit testing, credential verification, and/or other screening requirements, where permitted by law.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nothing in this job posting creates a contract of employment or guarantees employment for any specific duration. Employment will be governed by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
