Fire & EMS Specialist

Tesla

Sparks, Nevada Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for responding to medical, fire, technical rescue, and hazardous material related emergencies to protect life safety and building operations. The Emergency Response Specialist will also support the site day-to-day operations including employee engagement and training. This individual will promote continuous improvement of overall Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes and systems.

Responsibilities:
Perform fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, hazardous material mitigation, confined space rescue/standby, and vehicle extrication as needed
Provide basic and advanced life support during medical emergencies, including trauma, chemical exposure, or occupational concerns, following On Site Medical (OSM) team processes for optimal patient care
Prepare detailed verbal, written, and computer reports on patient condition and care
Operate emergency response and powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently
Support internal and external stakeholders with emergency action plans, drills, and communication
Assist EHS Specialists with safety concerns and coordinate safety supplies (first aid kits, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, etc.)
Support facility operations to minimize loss of production time as well as other duties as assigned by the EHS and emergency response management

Requirements:
5+ years of experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic (Current National Registry or State of Nevada EMT-P certification)
Must have FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications, and HazMat Awareness/Operations (HazMat Technician Preferred)
Valid driver's license required to be able to operate assigned fleet
OSHA 10 Certification - Completion required within 3 months of hire
Must be able to work past scheduled end-of-shift for staffing or incident holdovers, as well as days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to size-up complex emergency situations and employ appropriate strategies and tactics to minimize losses
Ability to act in accordance with Tesla requirements as well as State and Federal laws, regulations, operational procedures, policies, and statutes

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Required Skills
emergency response process improvement health and safety patient care communication first aid compensation
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