Firefighter

About the role

The incumbent serves in the Fire Fighter classification, performing a full range of technical, firefighting, and emergency medical services work under general supervision of the Engineer or higher-ranking Fire personnel.

Responsibilities

• Controls and extinguishes fires by selecting appropriate diameter hoses and nozzles, advancing these appliances to the seat of the blaze, and directing extinguishing agents thereto;
• Removes people from dangerous or hazardous situations through an approved means, administering basic life support functions, and performing key fire suppression responsibilities;
• Wears a personal protective ensemble (PPE), including SCBA, performs aggressive search and rescue operations in heated and smoke-filled environments, usually with minimal to no visibility;
• Utilizes various forms of firefighting equipment in fire suppression and/or rescue operations, such as halyards on extension ladders to reach windows, balconies, and roofs of fire structures and heavy hydraulic actuated tools and hand tools in vehicle extrication;
• Removes victims of hazardous environments from structures, sometimes requiring climbing and use of ladders;
• Reduces fire loss by the removal of personal property and by overhaul and complete extinguishment of all flaming materials;
• Participates in After Action Reviews for the benefit of the affected company members and the entire organization;
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and vehicle inventory in accordance with Department policies and procedures, including maintenance of accurate, up-to-date records and logs and the writing of reports;
• Informs appropriate personnel of apparatus/equipment status and/or maintenance issues;
• Performs fire hazard inspections and pre-incident surveys of residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Requirements

• Licensure as an EMR, EMT or Paramedic by the State of South Carolina Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services;
• Firefighter courses listed under the firefighter section of the Professional Matrix, including IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I&II, National Incident Management System (NIMS-ICS) Incident Command training or equivalent including Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, and 400 as well as IS 700 and 800, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Must have a ten year driving record;
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, fingerprint, background check, and reference check;
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States;
• Must possess a valid Class E South Carolina Driver’s License;
• Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by promotion date and must maintain certification.

Skills

• Effective operation of apparatus and/or equipment at an incident;
• Knowledge of fire protection systems and their connection locations;
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical activities during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities;
• Ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public;
• Basic office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook;
• Manual/Physical skills: operates motor vehicles (examples: automobiles, fire apparatus and vehicles) requiring a standard Class E South Carolina Driver's License; operates hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools, portable fire pumps, ground ladders, ground monitors, etc.; uses appropriate hand and power tools (such as axes and prying devices) to gain entry into vehicles or structures.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $45,495 to $49,953 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Schedule

Not specified.