What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - Part Time position at Virginia International Raceway?
Description:
Department: VIR EMS
Reports To: VIR EMS Director
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to protect life and property by responding swiftly to fires, vehicle extrications, fuel spills, and other emergencies during racetrack events
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the assigned rescue unit is checked and ready for service.
- Respond to all incidents on and off the track as directed.
- Extinguish vehicle/grass fires as needed
- Assist the driver in getting out of the vehicle
- Perform flat tows either with the rope or the strap
- Inspect the vehicles to be towed for tow points.
- Assist wrecker/rollback with loading and unloading as needed.
- Assist maintenance department with repairs to barriers as directed.
- Apply Oil Dry as needed for spills on the race surface or the access roads on VIR property.
- If posted on Pit Road, ensure you have a fire bottle, and it has a full charge.
- Keep the rescue units clean at all times
- Wear provided personal protection equipment
- Working in a high-pressure environment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and carry for small distances.
- Firefighter 1 certification
- Must have a valid driver license
- Background check required
- Drug test may be requested
- Must be 18 years of age or older
The items listed above are the priority, but do not exclude you from being a VIR World ambassador at all times and offering assistance to all VIR programs/employees when they are in need.