Firefighter Recruit (Certified) - 0526

City of Greenville • 204 Halton Road (Public Safety Complex) - Greenville, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs fire suppression, station maintenance, and fire prevention duties. Operates in a team environment, responding to and assisting with a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations including structures, automobiles, wild land fires, and medical emergencies. Performs routine commercial pre-fire planning. Conducts daily emergency equipment inspections and performs maintenance. Performs routine station maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping, cutting grass, and laundry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter II certification meeting National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter II standards.
• Must have or obtain National Registry and South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification.
• Must have or obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification.
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures of fire prevention measures, hydrants, occupancy pre-fire plans, and fire and life safety occupancy inspections.
• Knowledge of handling emergency and non-emergency situations as various situations arise.
• Knowledge of maintenance of emergency equipment including, but not limited to medical equipment, fire suppression equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), radio communication equipment, and firefighting personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a state of constant readiness to respond to all fire and medical emergency situations.
• Ability to respond to and assist in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations including, but not limited to, structures, automobiles, wild land fires, and medical emergencies.
• Ability to perform commercial pre-fire planning.
• Ability to perform emergency equipment maintenance.
• Ability to perform activities necessary to ensure life safety, fire control, and property conservation.
• Ability to perform fire attack and extinguishment, protection of evidence of fire cause, extricate victims from vehicles, provide basic life support, assist Technical Rescue Teams, and assist Hazardous Materials Incident Response Teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications required to perform job duties.
• Ability to conduct routine inspections (fire prevention and hydrants), assist with Public Fire Safety Education programs, and participate in training programs.
• Ability to perform routine station maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping, cutting grass, laundry, and various other duties.
• Ability to read papers, manuals, journals, and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, summarize meeting minutes, and compose emails in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to operate fire apparatus equipment (hoses, nozzles, ladders, etc.), technical rescue equipment (ropes, extrication equipment, etc.), station maintenance equipment, Breathing Air System (BAS) fill station, mobile cascade, pumper, quint, mobile command post, fire safety house, first responder medical equipment, ventilation equipment, and/or hazardous materials response equipment.
• Ability to operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to utilize specialized software and systems to include time management system, public safety record management system, and other software used by the Fire Department.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry and South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic) certification and/or experience.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fire Suppression: Maintain a state of constant readiness to respond to all fire and medical emergency situations through preparedness training (physical, education, equipment maintenance, etc.). Perform emergency duties while operating within the Fire Department Incident Command System. Under supervision, perform activities necessary to ensure life safety, fire control, and property conservation including, but not limited to, fire attack and extinguishment, protection of evidence of fire cause, extricating victims from vehicles, providing basic life support, assisting Technical Rescue Teams and Hazardous Materials Incident Response Teams.
• Conduct Fire Prevention Activities: Conduct routine inspections (Fire prevention and hydrants). Assist with public fire safety education programs. Participate in training programs as needed or required by Fire Department policy in conjunction with the Fire Prevention Division.
• Perform Station and Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Perform routine station maintenance duties, including sweeping, mopping, cutting grass, laundry, and various other duties. Conduct and document a thorough inspection of the equipment on a daily basis as per department and State regulations to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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