Fire Engineer III

City of Orangeburg • Orangeburg, SC

7h

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work driving and operating heavy duty and/or specialized motorized vehicles for fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, or other fire department operations. This is a single level classification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in firefighting or a related field; supplemented by three years of experience in firefighting and emergency medical services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Class E Non-Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain the following additional certifications or licensures: Firefighter, Emergency Medical Responder, Technical Rescuer, Car Seat Technician, Incident Command System 100/200 and 700/800, Emergency Vehicle and Pumps Operator/Driver, Aerials Driver/Operator, and Fire Officer.
• May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications and licensures, as deemed necessary by command staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates emergency activities of assigned crew or co-workers
• Drives, operates, and monitors a variety of fire and emergency vehicles/apparatus
• Maintains current and comprehensive knowledge of water hydraulics, water supply systems, fire pump operations, hydrants, water mains, sprinkler and standpipe connections, and other information needed to suppress, control, and extinguish fires
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep assigned vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and tools in operable condition
• Performs the duties of a Firefighter, as needed
• Maintains a state of readiness and preparation for emergency response
• Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire and life safety education activities
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep buildings and quarters in operable condition
• Responds to non-emergency calls
• Operates, utilizes, and maintains various specialized firefighting equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete work assignments
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, law enforcement, doctors and nurses, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations
• Operates a business-issued computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED