Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for responding to fires and emergency medical situations to protect and save lives and property.  Duties include (but are not limited to): performing fire suppression duties, providing medical care and transporting patients.  Will participate in training and continuing education, and perform other duties as assigned.

Major Duties:

Represents the majority of the time spent working in class.  Management may assign additional tasks as necessary.

• Respond to fires and emergency medical situations; performs fire suppression and firefighting duties; assesses victim and condition and administers basic life support in accordance with medical certification (i.e., ALS, BLS, First Responder, etc.)
   
• Locates water supply, monitors hose/nozzle, calculates friction loss and establishes fire streams at fire site. Inspects, tests and operates assigned apparatus.
   
• Participates in training exercises and continuing education classes to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills.
   
• Extricate accident victims as needed.
   
• Prepare daily logs and reports pertaining to incidents, supplies, repairs and inspections. Completes state/local paperwork, billings and reports. Present public education and awareness programs regarding fire prevention to local schools, civic and community groups.
   
• Assists with yearly testing of equipment in accordance with NFPA guidelines.
   
• Cross trains in other disciplines.
   
• Participate in overhaul and salvage. Preserve and protect evidence relating to fire cause and point of origin.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; minimum 18 years of age, valid South Carolina Drivers’ license with good driving record. Incumbent will be required to hold a SC Emergency Medical Technician Basic or higher credential. Credentials as a NFPA Firefighter 1 or higher is also required. 

** Personnel not certified to Firefighter II, Pump Operations, EVDT and Technical Rescue and either NREMT or NREMT-P will have a starting recruit pay at a 10% reduction until the minimum qualifications are met.