Firefighter

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to two years’ experience supplemented by training in fire service programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire Academy
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid
• Valid state Class E driver's license
• NFPA Firefighter certification
• Vehicle emergency response certifications
• Emergency vehicle driver training
• Pump operations I certification
• Rapid intervention crew certification
• Positive pressure ventilation certification
• Pipeline emergencies certification
• Utility emergencies certification
• Basic auto extrication certification
• Physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a fire engine, vehicles, fire fighting equipment, computer, basic office equipment, telephone/radio, etc.
• Able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Able to remain on feet for periods of time
• Able to withstand uncomfortable and/or dangerous physical conditions at fire scenes
• Able to perform manual tasks
• Able to lift, position and/or carry weights in excess of 100 pounds
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things
• Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, including receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor
• Ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, technical manuals, equipment specifications, etc.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, records, correspondence, technical reports, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech
• Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation
• Ability to comprehend and interpret received information
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach volunteers
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including fire science, hydraulics, electrical, mechanics, medical, etc.
• Ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time and weight
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information
• Ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and specialized machinery; to operate motor vehicles and fire engines
• Ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc.
• Significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• Ability to differentiate colors and shades of color
• Visual acuity to determine depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or dangerous situations
• Ability to talk and hear

Important Details

• Application documents: birth certificate, Social Security card, high school (or equivalent) or college diploma, and DD Form 214 (if applicable)

About the Company

The Public Safety Department responds to requests for emergency assistance relative to fires, alarms, and rescues.