Certified Firefighter

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

Hours: As needed basis

Salary: Entry salary for unCERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER $40,694 and for CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTERs $42,727; DOE and credentials. Additional incentive of $1,000 for EMT – B and $6,000 for Paramedic.

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform firefighting activities, including combating and extinguishing fires, rescuing persons and salvaging property in emergency situations, training with and maintaining equipment, assisting in fire prevention activities, and controlling and containing hazardous substances.

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Responds to calls for fire, medical, hazmat, rescue and other natural and/or man-made emergencies. Carries out commands and tasks necessary to mitigate the emergency safely and efficiently; performs all duties and tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Provides immediate lifesaving care while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. Aids higher-level EMS personnel on scene at emergencies.
• Trains and studies with fire tools and equipment to develop and maintain competency and proficiency in fire suppression and prevention procedures and techniques, lifesaving techniques, and to become familiar with developments in incombustible and fire hazards; conducts studies to learn locations of city streets and addresses, hydrants, standpipes, and physical features of property within a district.
• Performs hydrant, hose and pumper tests to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of equipment; reviews building changes and contents; reviews maps and data of streets and road locations; reviews hydrants, churches, apartments, complexes, schools, and other building locations.
• Reviews pre-fire plans in order to keep abreast of structural layouts, power meter installations, fire department connections, and hydrant locations.
• Conducts Community Risk Reduction: public service calls, customer surveys, recruiting events, blood pressure checks, home safety surveys, smoke detector instillation, fire plans, community meetings, school events, fire safety talks, apparatus displays.
• Cleans and maintains equipment: Bunker gear cleaning, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus maintenance, Industrial Firefighting Equipment, Pump Service, Hose Testing, Extrication Equipment, etc.
• Performs station cleaning and maintenance duties: windows and overhead doors; dormitories; apparatus floors; equipment and tools; kitchen; brass cleaning of fire poles; floors stripped, waxed, and buffed.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or GED. Must obtain within 12 months of hire NFPA/IFSAC Firefighter II, and National Registry EMT – B. Must possess a valid state issued drivers’ license.

Physical Demands:

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Prefer certified NFPA/IFSAC Firefighter II.
• Prefer National Registry EMT – B within one year of hire.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, and education.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience as a firefighter.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200,700 and Basic Auto Extrication (SC 3330).
• Must possess a valid state issued driver's license.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.