Firefighter I
Lancaster County Government•Lancaster, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, controls & extinguishes fires, protects life & property, & maintains all fire equipment. Receives & responds to fire alarms & other emergency calls performing the necessary functions & operations to efficiently handle any fire ground situation. Performs fire inspections & pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle & equipment maintenance, & other related tasks as assigned. Reports to the Fire Rescue Captain and/or Lancaster County fire Rescue Director within the established chain of command. Works 5 day per week 40 hour schedule.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- NFPA Firefighter II certification
- Infection Control certification
- Medical first responder certification
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Minimum Class E SC Driver’s License or CDL
- Adequate computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Pump Operations II (required within 1 year of employment)
- All active fire service experience will be considered
- Chosen applicants may be required to attend & successfully complete recruit school training of up to 12 weeks in duration
Responsibilities
- Controls & extinguishes fires
- Protects life & property
- Maintains all fire equipment
- Receives & responds to fire alarms & other emergency calls
- Performs fire inspections & pre-fire planning
- Minor vehicle & equipment maintenance
- Other related tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
