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  • Firefighter

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  • Lancaster, South Carolina 29721 United States View Map
Firefighter

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.

Examples of Duties

Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations to efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Reports to the Lancaster County Fire Service Director through the established chain of command.

Typical Qualifications

High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver's License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service will be taken into consideration.

Benefits

  • State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
  • Eyemed Vision Insurance
  • SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
  • Long Term Disability
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
  • Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
  • On-site Health Clinic
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Discount YMCA Membership
  • Lunch & Learn Programs
  • Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
  • Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Firefighter

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.

Examples of Duties

Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations to efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Reports to the Lancaster County Fire Service Director through the established chain of command.

Typical Qualifications

High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver's License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service will be taken into consideration.

Benefits

  • State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
  • Eyemed Vision Insurance
  • SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
  • Long Term Disability
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
  • Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
  • On-site Health Clinic
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Discount YMCA Membership
  • Lunch & Learn Programs
  • Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
  • Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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