Firefighter

Job Details

• Job Location: Rock Hill, SC 29730
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: High School / GED Equivalent
• Salary Range: $51,000.00 - $55,213.00 Salary
• Job Category: Fire Department

The purpose of this job within the organization is to respond to incidents, including but not limited to fires, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, rescues and auto extrications. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire service programs. The equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

South Carolina Class “E” Driver’s License, EMT and CPR certifications, NFPA Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Technician, Other prerequisites as required.

• Physical ability to perform interior structural firefighting duties as per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) current guidelines.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
• Ability to learn the use of tools and equipment used in fighting fire.
• Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain EMT Basic Certification within one year of employment and apply these skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.