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Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The Speedway, which was founded by Miami businessman, racing enthusiast and philanthropist Ralph Sanchez, is a 650-acre facility that features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course. The Speedway hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region. NASCAR crowned champions in all three of its national series at Homestead-Miami Speedway for 18 straight years (2002-19). In 2023, the Speedway hosts the second race in the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Sunday, Oct. 22. In August of 2022, Homestead-Miami Speedway unveiled a new, colorfully designed logo that showcases the venue's sense of place and incredible competition while incorporating all what South Florida has to offer from the vibrancy of South Beach to the tranquility of the Keys. Using a combination of pink, blue, yellow, light and dark turquoise - colors specific to the culture of South Florida - the new Homestead-Miami Speedway highlights regional and cultural flair of color, speed and intense, off-the chart racing that is unique to Miami. The Emergency Services Lead is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and supervision of emergency medical and emergency services operations during events, daily facility activities, and large-scale special events at Homestead-Miami Speedway, including maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA/FDEP). Responsibilities include weekly inspections of recycling rooms, building fire system inspections, maintaining fire equipment inspections, monitoring building AEDs, and related safety compliance functions. This position supports a safe environment for guests, staff, vendors, competitors, and stakeholders by coordinating emergency preparedness efforts, medical response operations, and communication between internal departments and emergency service providers. The Emergency Services Lead plays a key operational role in ensuring emergency resources are properly staffed and positioned, operational plans are executed effectively, and incidents are handled in a professional and timely manner in accordance with local AHJ protocols. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist with the planning and execution of emergency medical and emergency services operations for NASCAR events, racing activities, concerts, festivals, and special events. Assist with emergency services staff, medical vendors, and contracted emergency personnel assigned to Speedway operations. Coordinate with fire rescue, EMS providers, medical teams, emergency management personnel, and internal and external departments to support safe event operations. Assist with OSHA, EPA, and safety policy development, oversight, and Hearing Conservation Program management. Monitor emergency response readiness, medical staging areas, ambulance deployment, first aid stations, evacuation routes, and emergency response procedures. Respond to medical emergencies, operational incidents, and safety-related concerns while ensuring proper communication and documentation. Conduct pre-event operational inspections and assist in identifying safety concerns and risk mitigation measures. Assist with the development and implementation of emergency action plans, severe weather procedures, and emergency response protocols. Maintain communication with Race Control, Security, Operations, Care Center personnel, and system providers during events and emergencies. Ensure personnel maintain professionalism, accountability, and compliance with Speedway policies, procedures, and state-regulated certifications. Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and regional and NASCAR operational training initiatives. Assist with post-event reviews and recommendations for operational improvements. Support daily facility emergency preparedness and operational readiness activities as assigned.
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