Fire Engineer

Dorchester County•Sc, SC

14h

About The Position

The Fire Engineer performs general firefighting work, responds to emergency service calls, and completes related duties. The role involves preventing, controlling, and suppressing structural and non-structural fires; responding to fire and rescue calls; providing emergency medical assistance at the scene; and operating fire and rescue equipment. The position works under general supervision while independently developing work methods and sequences, and reports to the Fire Captain of the shift. The standard schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off. The base annual wage is calculated from a base hourly rate of $19.33 under that schedule. Built-in overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours worked beyond 106 in a 14-day pay cycle. Additional shift-coverage overtime may be available under departmental policy and would be paid in addition to the base annual wage. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others and are subject to random drug testing. The work includes time in an environment where errors can have significant physical or mental consequences for the employee or others.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Six months in grade as a Firefighter II.
Meet all qualifications for the Firefighter II job classification.
Possess and maintain a valid South Carolina state driver’s license.
Obtain Traffic Incident Management Safety within one year.
Obtain SCFA Aerial Operations or IFSAC/Pro Board Driver Operator-Aerial within one year.
Obtain SCFA Pump II or IFSAC/Pro Board Driver Operator-Mobile Water Supply within one year.
Obtain SCFA Intro to Technical Rescue within one year.
Work 48 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during emergencies or as requested.

Responsibilities

Prepare and inspect issued firefighting gear for the shift.
Check apparatus and equipment to ensure functionality.
Drive apparatus to emergency and non-emergency calls and operate the fire pump or aerial ladder.
Coordinate and participate in the work of an assigned fire station.
Communicate equipment and truck issues to oncoming shifts.
Perform firefighting activities.
Administer medical emergency aid.
Participate in drills and demonstrations.
Follow station policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain and upkeep station interiors, including bays, bunk rooms, common rooms, administrative areas, and bathrooms.
Assist with pre-fire planning and prevention.
Perform duties consistently with safe practices and policies.
Operate fire engines and motor vehicles and use fire suppression equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Interact and communicate with the Fire Chief, other fire departments, emergency response agencies, law enforcement, coworkers, volunteers, and the public.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.