Firefighter

Firefighter

Under general supervision, answers and responds to calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies exercising sound judgment in performing fire suppression and rescue tasks. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Responds to emergency calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies; drives pumper trucks to fire scenes transporting equipment and personnel to perform fire suppression and rescue services. Combats and extinguishes fires by using pumper trucks, generators, hoses and nozzles, axes, forcible entry tools, ladders, chain saws, air packs, etc.; rescues victims and administers CPR and basic first aid as needed until EMS personnel arrive at scene. Attends and participates in fire safety training as required; assists in conducting training sessions as needed. Conducts inspections of various buildings, facilities, public assemblies, etc., enforcing fire and city codes; inspects residential homes as requested. Assists in the preparation of pre-fire readiness; tests and evaluates equipment in order to ensure safety; refills air tanks, loads hoses, folds tarps, cleans ladders, etc. Performs preventative maintenance on firefighting apparatus. Prepares, processes and / or transmits incident reports, preventative maintenance reports, inspection and water works reports, receipt books, and pre-fire plans, etc. Exercise safety precautions in extinguishing fires and related events where dangerous conditions exist.

High school diploma or equivalent. SC Class II driver's license. Must be able to operate various types of motor vehicles as well as a variety of types of firefighting and other equipment including hose tools and appliances, forcible entry tools, etc. Must be able to lift and / or carry weights of approximately one hundred pounds. Must be physically able to react quickly to a dangerous situation.

A preliminary criminal history check will be conducted on each applicant and then an executive review will be made of all applicants. Fire applicants must successfully complete a series of tests and be certified by the Civil Service Commission to be considered for employment. This testing consists of a written exam, a physical agility test and an oral interview before a three-person panel. FIRE DEPT. STARTING PAY : Firefighter - $43,711.00 Firefighter II - $45,897.00 Firefighter Specialist - $48,191.00 Engineer - $50,601.00