Firefighter

Summary

Firefighter

This position will ensure rapid response to fire alarms throughout the County to protect the lives of those involved to the best of their ability.

Examples of Duties

1. Response – The incumbent is responsible for responding to all requests for assistance. This includes driving the truck, assess the situation upon arrival, and initiate the appropriate intervention to mitigate the incident back to safety. This includes using the resources of law enforcement, HAZMAT, EMS, or any other needed to provide the necessary assistance to protect lives and property and return the area to safety. When first on the scene, this position will operate as the Incident Commander unless someone of higher authority arrives.

2. Equipment maintenance – This position will inspect, maintain, test, clean and repair/arrange for repair of all fire apparatus, equipment, and gear to ensure proper operation, certification, fit, readiness and cleanliness for instant use. Logs of all maintenance records are maintained and available for inspection when needed.

3. Training – The incumbent is responsible for continuously training and reviewing training materials to maintain appropriate certifications, and to stay knowledgeable on modern firefighting/emergency response methods and related safety procedures.

4. Station maintenance – When needed, this position will inspect, clean and report station safety and cleanliness issues to ensure a safe working environment for employees and the public alike. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will make any decisions involving the risk of safety to employees and the public, and as such, to take equipment out of service when unfit or unsafe. Anything requiring a change in policy or procedure is reviewed with the Chief.

No two calls are the same. The challenge is dealing with all of the inherent dangers of fighting fire, including potential chemicals, physical elements, and distraught citizens. The reverse is also a problem – getting complacent into thinking all calls are routine calls, and then not being prepared for a true emergency. In conducting safety inspections, the challenge is to make certain nothing is overlooked. This is an individual contributor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: This job has specific physical requirements such as lifting, driving, ability to travel, etc. lifting people and equipment up to 200 pounds; climbing with up to 65 pounds; dragging up to 150 pounds

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this job. It is not designed to describe all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this job.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum Level of Job-Related Education: High School Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience: 5 years Minimum Level of any Required Qualifications, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, or any Relevant Knowledge, Job Skill or Equivalent Experience: Firefighter 2, EVDT, Pump Ops 2, Basic Aerial Ops, CPR/First Aid and ICS certifications. South Carolina Class "E" Driver License or equivalent is mandatory.

Benefits

Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees (not PRN) who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.

Job Description

Firefighter

This position will ensure rapid response to fire alarms throughout the County to protect the lives of those involved to the best of their ability.

Examples of Duties

1. Response – The incumbent is responsible for responding to all requests for assistance. This includes driving the truck, assess the situation upon arrival, and initiate the appropriate intervention to mitigate the incident back to safety. This includes using the resources of law enforcement, HAZMAT, EMS, or any other needed to provide the necessary assistance to protect lives and property and return the area to safety. When first on the scene, this position will operate as the Incident Commander unless someone of higher authority arrives.

2. Equipment maintenance – This position will inspect, maintain, test, clean and repair/arrange for repair of all fire apparatus, equipment, and gear to ensure proper operation, certification, fit, readiness and cleanliness for instant use. Logs of all maintenance records are maintained and available for inspection when needed.

3. Training – The incumbent is responsible for continuously training and reviewing training materials to maintain appropriate certifications, and to stay knowledgeable on modern firefighting/emergency response methods and related safety procedures.

4. Station maintenance – When needed, this position will inspect, clean and report station safety and cleanliness issues to ensure a safe working environment for employees and the public alike. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will make any decisions involving the risk of safety to employees and the public, and as such, to take equipment out of service when unfit or unsafe. Anything requiring a change in policy or procedure is reviewed with the Chief.

No two calls are the same. The challenge is dealing with all of the inherent dangers of fighting fire, including potential chemicals, physical elements, and distraught citizens. The reverse is also a problem – getting complacent into thinking all calls are routine calls, and then not being prepared for a true emergency. In conducting safety inspections, the challenge is to make certain nothing is overlooked. This is an individual contributor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: This job has specific physical requirements such as lifting, driving, ability to travel, etc. lifting people and equipment up to 200 pounds; climbing with up to 65 pounds; dragging up to 150 pounds

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this job. It is not designed to describe all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this job.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum Level of Job-Related Education: High School Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience: 5 years Minimum Level of any Required Qualifications, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, or any Relevant Knowledge, Job Skill or Equivalent Experience: Firefighter 2, EVDT, Pump Ops 2, Basic Aerial Ops, CPR/First Aid and ICS certifications. South Carolina Class "E" Driver License or equivalent is mandatory.

Benefits

Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees (not PRN) who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.