Careers
Candidacy
We accept candidates on a quarterly basis via our public course offerings. Hiring is contingent on possessing the baseline knowledge of NFPA Rope and Confined Space Rescue to the Operations level. This training can be achieved by taking our NFPA Rope I/II Operations in combination with our NFPA Confined Space Rescue course. We also offer a hybrid 6 day Industrial Rescue Technician course which combines both rescue disciplines.These courses are the primary vehicles in which candidates with limited background or experience can be onboarded. This approach ensures operational capability and technical consistency across our Teams.
All candidates assume the cost of these courses upfront, however, we do offer full reimbursement to those that are selected upon completion of a probationary period (500 hours of work). Our training staff will evaluate candidates throughout the course to determine ability levels and suitability for our teams. Candidate selection is ultimately focused on character, coach-ability and initiative.
Those interested in joining our Team will need to submit a current resume and letter of recommendation from a recent employer at the time of registration.
Direct Entry
For those with prior training and experience, a direct entry track exists. A performance based assessment can be used to challenge the curriculum of either the Rope or Confined Space rescue course to the Operations level. An evaluation fee is assessed at the time of registration to cover the cost of evaluator and mock team members/patients during the assessment. This fee is also reimbursed upon hire and completion of the probationary period (500 hours of work). This assessment will have each candidate lead a small rescue team through the fundamental maneuvers of rope and confined space rescue and will include a section on patient care.
Allow for up to 4 hours to complete the evaluation, which will include select exercises from the NFPA JPR’s for Rope and Confined Space in addition to a written exam. These JPR’s (job performance requirements) our outlined in the NFPA 1006/2500 standard.
There is a minimum 2 week notification period for those interested in direct entry. Requests can be sent to operations@liferescueinc.com with “Direct Entry Request” as the email heading.
Selection
Medical Certification
We require our rescue team members to hold a minimum 50 hour emergency medical certificate with a required recertification cycle. Our rescue services include the capability of providing BLS on the work site.
Background Check
Team members will need to possess a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). This is a background check required for working at marine terminals such as refineries or other industries involved in the shipment of petro-chemical products.
Physical Fitness Test
Upon successful completion of the rescue curriculum- through course participation or direct entry assessment- candidates will need to pass our physical fitness test. This test is performed while wearing a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) pack and mask. Candidates will have 10 minutes to perform the following exercises.
30 meter Ladder climb
30 meter dummy drag
50 meter farmer carry @ 50% of candidates individual body weight
100 meter Stair climb
Confined space maze
Wage Categories
Level 1 Rescue Technician $35 per hour
Newly hired Technicians
Level 2 Rescue Technician $38 per hour
Upon completion of 500 hours of work at 5 unique work sites Technicians can be assessed for Level 2 promotion. The assessment criteria is based on the NFPA JPR’s for Rope and Confined Space Rescue.
Level 3 Rescue Technician $41 per hour
Upon completion of 1000 hours of work at 10 unique work sites Technicians can be assessed for Level 3 promotion. The assessment criteria is based on the NFPA JPR’s for “Technician Level” for Rope and Confined Space Rescue.
Overtime Wages
We provide overtime pay (1.5 X hourly rate) for all hours worked after 8 hours. We also provide overtime pay for all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday
Doubletime Wages
Doubletime pay (2 X hourly rate) is available for select contracts and federal holidays
8 Hour Minimum
All projects have an 8 hour minimum. Life Rescue personnel are paid for a full 8 hours regardless of shift length.
Night Shift Pay
Night shifts receive an additional 5% of their base wage
Travel Pay
We provide an hourly rate of $25 for projects that require driving distances beyond 25 miles (one way) from our base of operations in Bellingham WA
Per Diem
We provide Per Diem for multi day projects taking place 90 miles or beyond our base operations in Bellingham WA
Safety Professionals $60 per hour
For those with a combination of experience and certification that can provide HSE supervision for industrial and civil construction
EMS/Rescue/Rope Access Instructor $55 - $65 per hour
Those with a depth of experience and the unique ability to communicate modern rescue, rope access or emergency medicine procedures.
Our rescue teams travel across the Western US providing essential services to an industrial client base. Our Technicians are empowered with a high degree of autonomy, as well as individual responsibility, while delivering on our mission to field the most capable rescue professionals in the industry. Life Rescue is invested in the growth and professional development of our personnel and seeks those that are motivated to help others while remaining in lockstep with our commitments to professionalism and customer service.
