Firefighter

Salary Level 4

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Typical Hiring Range: $22.58/hr. to $28.53/hr.

* Based on being scheduled 1,982.5 hours per year

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment and other fires: in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and station facilities. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities, usually under close supervision. Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.

Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent on routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques, and organization. Specific orders and directions are given by Lieutenants or Battalion Chiefs, but the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods.

• Respond to a variety of rescue calls to include aircraft rescue, medical, high angle rescue and confined space rescue. Respond to motor vehicle accidents with entrapment requiring complex use of tools to remove victims from the wreckage.
• Ensure the station apparatus, equipment and spare equipment are always maintained in good condition and ready for service.
• Responsible for ensuring all daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual vehicle and equipment inspections are completed.
• Responsible for prompt and proper completion of required reports.
• Assist in the implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan and respond accordingly.
• Attend required training classes and train other district employees as needed.
• Responds to all calls dispatched to, both on and off District property.
• Responsible for driving emergency vehicles, navigating, operating the audible warning devices, listening to and responding to radio communications.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe response and arrival of crew and apparatus to emergency scenes when driving apparatus.
• Assist or conduct all fire prevention classes and inspections while on shift.
• This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends, holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
• Will be subject to recall after normal duty hours.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• One-year firefighting experience.

• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Windows.
• This position requires skills in prioritization, organization, verbal communications and interpersonal relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A thorough working knowledge of fire service operations.
• Be able to maintain the required training certifications.
• Ability to work under a unified command system.
• Be able to successfully complete both an annual occupational fitness evaluation and an annual occupational medical evaluation in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards, designed for the performance and requirements of the job. Must be able to maintain standards year-round.
• Obtain and hold an airport driver’s permit and be able to drive all fire department vehicles including those with automatic or manual transmissions.

None currently.

• Valid Class E South Carolina driver’s license or equivalent or ability to obtain within six months.
• Maintain AOA Movement Area Driving privileges.

• IFSAC Firefighter 2 or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations level or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• SCEMT Basic or NREMT
• NIMS…