General Description:

The purpose of this job position is to provide general firefighting work, respond to calls for emergency service and to perform related work as required. This class consists of technical work in prevention, control, and suppression of structural and non-structural fires; responds to fire and rescue calls; fire suppression, renders emergency medical assistance while on scene; and operate rescue equipment. This class works under direct supervision of the shift supervisor, reporting all incidents, conditions, or activities to the shift supervisor through periodic notifications, meetings both formal and informal. This class generally works five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Portrays a professional attitude and maintains a positive public image.
Performs duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
Performs highly skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue.
Maintains firefighting equipment and fire stations, which includes checking apparatus fire pumps, checking apparatus radios, maintaining apparatus equipment, air cylinders and fire hoses.
Maintains assigned PPE, portable radio, and other equipment.
Provides general fire station maintenance duties to include general housekeeping and apparatus cleaning at assigned workstation. Reports major problems to appropriate personnel.
Maintains current training standards by participating in various methods of training related to firefighting, medical, hazmat, rescue skills.
Utilizes and operates various types of machinery and equipment including fire apparatus, hoses, breathing apparatus, air compressors, radios, small engines, hand tools, pumps, fire extinguishers, computer, copier, and general office supplies.
Participates and delivers Community Risk Reduction programs. Assists in the completion of pre-incident plans and building inspections.
Participates in preventative testing (hydrant, hose, pump), etc.
Represents Orangeburg County Fire Service by interacting and communicating with various groups and individuals such as Fire Chiefs, volunteers, other emergency response agencies, law enforcement agencies, co-workers, and the general public.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions and with life threatening situations.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

Requires at least three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter I or equivalent.

Upon Hire:
Successful completion of Orangeburg County JPAT
Successful completion of Fire Brigade Clearance

Special Qualifications Minimum:
IFSAC Firefighter I
SCFA EVDT Or equivalent
SCFA Pump Ops I Or equivalent
SCFA Hazmat Ops Or equivalent
CPR / First Aid Or equivalent

Preferred
IFSAC Firefighter II Or equivalent
SCFA Basic Auto Extrication Or equivalent
SCFA Pump Ops II Or equivalent
EMR / BLS

To be obtained within 2 years of employment:
IFSAC Firefighter II Or equivalent
SCFA Basic Auto Extrication Or equivalent
SCFA Pump II Or equivalent
SCFA Aerial Ops Or equivalent
EMR / BLS
SCFA RIT Or equivalent
SCFA Rescuing the Rescuer Or equivalent.
SCFA Tech Rescuer Or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
Traffic; Moving machinery.
Electrical shock; Heights.
Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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