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Total Safety

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Harbor City, CA · On-site

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Harbor City, CA · On-site

$25/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Harbor City, CA · On-site

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

$25/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety Us

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Harbor City, CA

$23/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

Total Safety Us

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Harbor City, CA

$25/hr

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal ... Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified.

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How much do priority 1 air rescue jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for priority 1 air rescue in California is $18.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Priority 1 Air Rescue?

A Priority 1 Air Rescue job involves providing critical search-and-rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and hoist operation services using helicopters. These professionals are highly trained in helicopter rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and mission coordination. They work with military, government, and civilian agencies to respond to emergencies in challenging environments, such as oceans, mountains, and disaster zones. The role requires extensive training, physical fitness, and the ability to perform under high-stress situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Priority 1 Air Rescue position?

To thrive as a Priority 1 Air Rescue professional, you need advanced training in emergency medical response, aviation operations, and rescue techniques, typically supported by paramedic or EMT certification and specialized rescue training. Familiarity with helicopter rescue equipment, communication systems, and navigation tools is essential. Strong decision-making skills, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure that critical missions are carried out safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of care for those in distress.

What does a typical shift look like for a Priority 1 Air Rescue team member?

A typical shift for a Priority 1 Air Rescue team member involves being on-call for rapid emergency deployment, conducting equipment checks, participating in ongoing training, and standing by for dispatch. Team members often work closely with pilots, medical staff, and ground rescue personnel to coordinate search and rescue operations, provide medical care, and transport patients. Shifts can be unpredictable due to the urgency of rescue missions, and teamwork is essential as response scenarios can vary from remote wilderness rescues to urban emergencies. Flexibility and readiness are key, as the work environment can change rapidly based on the nature and location of calls.

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Infographic showing various Priority 1 Air Rescue job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,474 per year, or $19 per hour.

Rescue Tech (TPT)

Total Safety

Harbor City, CA • On-site

$23/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 37 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Rescue Technician

Total Safety is looking for a Rescue Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client's standards. In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. The pay for this opportunity is $23.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our core values are people, safety & wellbeing, accountability, responsibility, empowerment, honesty, transparency, and integrity.

Essential duties:

  • Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA). Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties. Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order.
  • May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.
  • Conducts daily job briefings with customers and workers.
  • Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is always maintained.
  • Completes daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.
  • In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Renders first aid and CPR to the level of training.
  • Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.
  • Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.
  • Assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills & experience:

Certification from the California Office of the Fire Marshal - State Fire Training; or proof of successful completion from a California Office of the Fire Marshal – State Fire Training Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I certified or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certified. Confined Space Entrant, Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, First Responder or better preferred, Haz-whopper, 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training, familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and proven proficiency in rescue operations. Ability to inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment so it is in a constant state of readiness.

Educational requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Working environment:

  • Combination of office and field/production environments.
  • Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
  • Travel to and from customer sites 75% of time.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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