Firefighter (Multiple Openings)

About the role

The Firefighter performs firefighting and fire-prevention activities to protect life and property. Assists other personnel in controlling fire scenes or performing other specialized activities as assigned. Ensures the station, apparatus, and equipment are always ready. Trains daily while on duty to ensure skills are superior to the expectations of our citizens. Assists other Florence County Fire Rescue bureaus as needed to enhance collaboration and improve overall emergency response effectiveness. Promotes a professional and honorable appearance in our community.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, accidents, and hazardous situations.
• Suppresses and extinguishes fires using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Performs search-and-rescue operations in dangerous, time-sensitive environments.
• Provides emergency medical care, including CPR, first aid, and basic life support.
• Operates around fire apparatus, including engines, ladder trucks, and other support vehicles.
• Inspects buildings and enforces fire safety codes and regulations.
• Cleans and maintains firefighting equipment and ensures operational readiness.
• Completes thorough and accurate incident reports.
• Participates in ongoing training, drills, and community outreach programs.
• Maintains physical fitness that ensures success with job demands, annual stress test, and annual agility test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid SC Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Preferred NFPA Firefighter 2 certification (must achieve to maintain employment).
• Medical First Responder certification.

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs all other related duties as required by the Fire Chief.
• Manual labor activities, such as hydrant maintenance, hose testing, yard maintenance, sweeping, and mopping, will be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be physically able to operate an automobile, fire apparatus, and equipment. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to fifty pounds. Must be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Must be able to climb a ladder at heights up to 100’.

Company Description

Vision: Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission: Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities