Firefighter EMT

City of Georgetown • Georgetown, SC

68d

About The Position

The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications for an experienced Firefighter EMT. This position responds to emergency situations within the City to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties as well as administers CPR and first aid and removes victims from danger.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus a minimum of one to two years of experience in the firefighting and EMT field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Firefighter II certification
• EMT certification
• valid driver's license
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of heavy machines and equipment
• Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to push, stoop, lift, pull, reach, kneel, climb, crouch, carry or otherwise move objects
• Work involves walking or standing for periods of time
• Must be able to lift/carry weights of up to 80 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED
• NFPA FF I & FF II
• SC and National Registry EMT
• NFPA 1582 Physical
• Background Check
• Drug Screen

Responsibilities

• fire suppression
• hazardous materials incident response
• rescue duties
• administers CPR and first aid
• removes victims from danger

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED