Recruit Firefighter

Bluffton Township Fire District

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role provides essential training to new firefighters with a focus on protecting life and property and supporting Fire District programs. Candidates will be equipped with fundamental firefighting techniques, emergency medical skills, rescue operations, and knowledge of proper equipment, apparatus, and station maintenance. The training process includes both classroom instruction and hands-on experience, adhering to department standards. To continue employment, probationary personnel are required to complete the requirements for Bluffton Township Fire District's Firefighter I within the first year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
The proper use of firefighting equipment and tools.
Emergency medical and health techniques and methods in alignment with certifications/licenses held.
Firefighter I
South Carolina Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations.
District computer applications and software.
Receive relevant information effectively from various sources.
Diffuse verbal and physical confrontations.
Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely in both written and verbal form to a wide variety of audiences utilizing different modes of communication.
Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
Understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions, including following orders.
Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Maintain discretion regarding business-related information within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
Work accurately with attention to detail.
Read and Comprehend District policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.
Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
Prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times and able to work both independently and part of a team.

Responsibilities

Learns firefighting skills and related rescue techniques, emergency medical techniques, fire codes, fire apparatus and equipment use, fire prevention and investigation methods, salvage and overhaul operations.
Learn to perform essential firefighting tasks such as laying and connecting hoses, operating nozzles, directing water streams, raising, and climbing ladders, and using various firefighting tools and chemical extinguishers.
Responds with assigned crew to emergency and non-emergency incidents; assists in providing Basic Life Support (BLS) for medical emergencies; assists in searches for and rescuing victims; and supports the performance of various types of technical rescue operations.
Participates in required and non-required training for professional development.
Test and inspect fire hydrants and participates in pre-plans within the district assigned.
Participates in Public Fire Education and Life Safety activities.
Provides professional and respectful service to the public in and outside of the fire station.
Utilizes, inspects, and wears the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while performing firefighting tasks in environments that may be immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmospheres.
Consistently reviews and studies department SOP’s and Policies.
Assists in station duties including cleaning, maintenance, yard work, and equipment maintenance.
Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
Other duties as assigned.