Firefighter/Paramedic - Certified

Responsibilities

• Respond in an E-911 Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services system to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Determine and provide basic and/or advanced emergency medical treatment as necessary according to established protocols using appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform fire suppression duties including laying and connecting hoses; hold and direct a variety of suppression, and operate chemical fire extinguishers, raise and climb ground ladders.
• Make forcible entry into buildings, search and rescue, and control traffic around emergency sites as necessary.
• Secure fire sites from rekindles through proper salvage and overhaul techniques.
• Aid Fire Investigators in investigating fire cause and origin, debris removal and preservation of evidence.
• Ventilate buildings and conduct overhaul, salvage and cleanup operations at site.
• Operate a variety of emergency rescue tools and equipment to extricate victims from vehicles, confined spaces, trenches, collapsed buildings, or similar situations.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents; identify the material, determine proper procedures, and mitigate the situation.
• Participate in training activities and drills related to firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and proper use of apparatus, equipment, and tools; maintain current knowledge of firefighting and medical response techniques and department rules and regulations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment, apparatus/vehicles, and facilities.
• Complies with all county/department policies and procedures.
• Completes records, reports and forms as required by the department and/or local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Performs fire prevention and both fire and medical education activities.
• Drives and operates emergency apparatus/vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass required pre-employment physical, background check, and psychological examination, in addition to pre-employment written examination and job performance agility test (JRAT).
• Possession of a current and valid South Carolina Paramedic certificate, or current National Registry Paramedic certification (the certification must be good for at least 12 months at time of hire or show proof of continuing education hours to recertify).
• Possession of a Firefighter I Certificate issued by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification (Pro Board) accredited agency.
• Firefighter II Certificate issued by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification (Pro Board) accredited agency, preferred.
• Associate's degree or higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

Applicants are being considered for an entry level position of Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This posting is intended for applicants who currently hold a Firefighter I Certificate AND hold a current and valid South Carolina Paramedic certificate, or current National Registry Paramedic certification.