P/T Firefighter

County of Oconee • Westminster, SC

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform work that conserves properties, stabilizes incidents, and provides emergency medical assistance. The Firefighter responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment related to the suppression of fires and rescues, provides emergency medical assistance, and provides various services for non-emergency callers. Coordinate business inspections, provide equipment maintenance, and provide specialized training.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess 1152 Basic Firefighter or equivalent training
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic policies and procedures
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Emergency Medical skills
• Structural Firefighting skills
• Wildland Firefighting skills
• Special Rescue skills
• Good Public relations skills
• Completion of high school/GED.
• Related-experience required: 1 year.
• Medical: CPR/AED, Emergency Medical First Responder
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter I
• Driver/Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
• FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System), IS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents), IS-700 (NIMS, An Introduction), and IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain an Oconee County Level 1 Firefighter Clearance.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Nice To Haves

• Medical: Emergency Medical Technician (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic)
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter II, Fire Instructor I
• Driver/Operator: Pump Operations I
• Hazardous Materials: Hazardous Materials Technician
• Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations, Swiftwater Rescue Technician I, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Advanced Open Water Diver
• Wildland: S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), S-130 (Wildland Firefighter Training)

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical calls.
• Work to ensure property conservation.
• Compose and maintain reports.
• Participate in Wildland Search and Rescue.
• Work to suppress fires.
• Participate in special rescues.
• Assist in Wildland firefighting.
• Work safely with hazardous materials.
• Provide education to the Public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees