*Internal Applicants Only*Employees of the City of Clinton and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
Reasonable accommodations may be available to employees or applicants for this position under the ADA/ADAA if the employee or applicant provides prior notice.
The information contained within this document has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.
Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, protects and serves the citizens of the City of Clinton by responding to specialized ?re, medical, and rescue operations, as well as other calls for service. Operates as both a firefighter and a driver operator. Drives, operates, and maintains firefighting and rescue apparatus and equipment. Participates in various firefighting suppression and rescue operations. Participates in public relations events and performs related work as assigned. Position reports to the Shift Captain.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists the Fire Shift Captain in supervising Sub-station assigned personnel, to ensure the department’s compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and safety standards.
- Supervises subordinate personnel through the chain of command and answers to the Fire Shift Captain.
- May act as the shift supervisor if the Shift Captain is on leave or assigned to other duties as deemed necessary by the Department Chief.
- Working with other shift Senior Engineers, responsible for the creation, implementation, and documentation of shift and department training. Acts as the shift’s Training Officer.
- Ability to evaluate shift training needs, create training objectives correlated to NFPA, department policies and procedures, and or medical best practices, create documented lesson plans for consistency, instruct shift personnel, and use created evaluation tools that capture personnel’s capabilities.
- Drives, operates, and maintains ?refighting apparatus and equipment on an assigned basis; operates pumps; uses ladders, axes, shovels, and other ?re fighting equipment. Responds to automobile accidents, rescue calls, and administers emergency medical aid to victims as required.
- Responds to ?re alarms; locates and extinguishes fires with suppression equipment; helps to lay and connect hose; operates hose nozzles and directs fog and water streams; participates in rescue and salvage operations; cleans and prepares ?re ?ghting equipment for re-entry service; may assist in conducting ?re inspections.
- May assist in conducting major and minor fire-cause investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of fires; administers first-aid to persons; may appear as a witness in court for fire-related and/or arson charges.
- Follows standard operating guidelines.
- Participates in a continuing program of training and instruction and attendance at scheduled training drills and classes. Some training classes may require travel and overnight stays.
- This position is second to the Fire Captain, and this position may act as the shift Captain in the Captain’s absence.
- Performs assignments and instructions in accordance with Departmental rules and regulations, which are provided in general terms by a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, observations, and discussions.
- This position shall supervise and be responsible for the Fire substation, supervise assigned staff, be responsible for their assigned shifts' training, and function as the shifts' training officer. Shall work with the other shifts Senior Engineers and Captains to create a department training plan, shall understand and be able to create objectives for all training, create lesson plans to meet objectives, create evaluation tools for training that are correlated to NFPA standards, department procedures, and/or medical best practices.
- Provides assistance to fellow employees and officers as needed.
- May direct traf?c as required at emergency scenes or other non-emergency traf?c during special events such as parades and festivals.
- Receives, reviews, and processes various reports and records, including vehicle maintenance records, pre-fire plans, etc., prepares and processes incident reports, wreck reports, personal training reports, fire reports, etc.
- Operates, utilizes, and maintains a variety of firefighting and communication equipment and tools, including fire apparatus, radios, cameras, computers/tablets, fire trucks, rescue trucks, firehouses, air packs, etc.
- Performs various support functions, including confined space entry/rescue for other agencies and city departments.
- Provides fire, medical, and rescue support to special events as needed.
- Performs related work as needed and is willing to perform assigned tasks.
- May be subject to night, weekend, and holiday work.
- May be subject to emergency recall.
- Maintain proficiency in all aspects of firefighting training as required; attend routine and regular firefighting training and recertification courses/training as required or requested.
- Adheres to all established OSHA, departmental, and city/administrative policies, guidelines, safety, and housekeeping standards to accomplish the mission of the City of Clinton and the Fire Department. Ensure such standards are not violated.
- Must successfully possess and maintain Medical 1st Responder Certification and IFSAC or ProBoard Driver Operator from a certifying entity within one year of hire date.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications (NOTE: At the discretion of fire department administration, some qualifications may be deferred, but must be obtained within one year of the date of hire or promotion.)
- Requires a minimum of a four-year high school diploma or GED from an acceptable, accredited high school. (Note: Most “internet” high school diplomas are not acceptable. The City of Clinton reserves the right to accept or deny any certification submitted on a case-by-case basis.)
- Possess or be able to possess and maintain certification as an IFSAC or ProBoard Fire Officer I
- Possess or be able to possess and maintain certification as an IFSAC or ProBoard Fire Instructor I
- Possess or be able to possess and maintain certification as an IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter II.
- Possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License and be able to obtain and maintain a Class E status.
- Possess and maintain Medical Fire Responder Certification (DOT/Red Cross training)
- Possess Incident Command 300 Level (SCFA 213)
- Posses Incident Safety Officer (SCFA 2150)
- Possess Rescue the Rescuer/ Rapid Intervention Team (SCFA 1139 & 1140)
- Possess all requirements of an Engineer: EVDT/Pump Ops! & II/Aerial Ops (SCFA 1270, 1271, 1272, 1275)
- Possess NFA Officer programs of PICCO, STICO, DEMCO (SCFA 2118, 2119, 2121)
- Possess or obtain officer-level Leadership training from NFA (SCFA 2194, 2197, 2198, 2199)
- Possess Haz-Mat Technician Level (SCFA 2723)
- Possess Confine Space Rescue (SCFA 3390, 3392)
- Other training as required
- Possess and maintain a valid South Carolina E Driver’s License.
- Operates within all established routine working, personnel, ethical, and safety guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Must be able to pass all physical and psychological demands of the position, to include a pre-employment physical, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Fit Test, drug screening, and criminal history background checks.
Knowledge of:
- Has applicable knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, OSHA, operating guidelines, personnel policies, and safety and housekeeping policies governing the activities of the Fire Department.
- Has knowledge of approved ?re, medical, and rescue practices and methods.
- Has considerable knowledge of the structure, functions, and interrelationships of state and local fire agencies
- Has knowledge of various communication and computer/tablet and associated programming.
- Has a thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets and fire hydrants.
- Effective methods and techniques for providing excellent customer service.
- Basic risk management and safety policies.
Skill in:
- Planning and coordinating daily schedule to achieve established goals and maximize efficiency.
- Adhering to work methods and procedures that promote a safe and efficient working environment.
- Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical and legal reports, statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Oral and written communications, and the use of various telecommunications equipment.
- Providing outstanding customer service (internally and externally).
- Anticipating others' reactions and responding accordingly.
- Use of Microsoft Office and applicable specialized software.
Ability to:
- Work independently, as part of a team, and under direct supervision to accomplish the mission of the city and department.
- Has the ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances, and technical materials related to firefighting, medical, and rescue services.
- Represent the City positively and effectively both on and off the job.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Negotiate effective solutions to complex evolving problems in a rapidly changing environment.
- Maintain and update a variety of files, records, and reports.
- Identify problems or potential problems and identify potential solutions within the confines of policy.
- Has the ability to analyze situations quickly and react objectively, and determine the proper course of action. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations involving medical, rescue/extrication, and ?re fighting responsibilities.
- Utilize mathematical skills in the performance of the duties of this position.
- Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes the giving of assignments and instructions to co-workers and assistants. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from the supervisor.
- Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports, such as technical books, safety rules, standard operating guidelines or procedures, policy manuals, instructions in the use and maintenance of equipment, fire reports, maps, etc.
- Requires the ability to write and prepare incident reports, wreck reports, fire reports, etc., with the proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Has the ability to speak before an audience with poise, voice control, and con?dence.
- Apply principles of rational systems such as firefighting, rescue, and incident command and control.
- To interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
- Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Requires the ability to utilize memory and form/spatial aptitude in a fast-paced environment to include distinguishing colors and shades of colors, shapes, heights, weights, time, width, and length.
- Requires the ability to coordinate hands to eyes to feet in using ?re and rescue equipment and tools; to operate motor vehicles.
- Requires the ability to handle a variety of tools, equipment, and controls such as firefighting equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have acute levels of eye/hand/foot coordination and a keen sense of awareness.
- The ability to calmly and effectively deal with people who are frightened, upset, and injured with compassion, care, and concern.
- Must be adaptable and able to perform at peak stress when confronted with dangerous situations and emergency responses.
- Ability to deal with exposure to a variety of human tragedies to include, but not limited to, injuries ranging from minor to extreme, blood, automobile collisions, structural and vehicle fires, vehicle entrapments and rescue, and various other similar situations.
Physical Demands of Position
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of fire equipment and tools, including fire apparatus, rescue/extrication, two-way radio, ladder, hose nozzle, etc.
- Must be able to wear firefighting protective clothing, a self-contained breathing apparatus, and carry certain firefighting equipment simultaneously.
- Must be physically able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Failure to maintain physical ability and fitness to successfully and safely perform the requirements of this position may result in discontinued employment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects to include non-responsive human beings. Physical demands at times exceed those of sedentary work and are extremely strenuous.
- Work involves sitting or standing, climbing (ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, poles), balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery surfaces), and handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning) for long periods of time.
- Employee is exposed to computer screens, other electronic communication screens, and equipment.
- The position requires the use of various pieces of personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full- or half-face respirators, which all require medical clearance. Failure to maintain the required medical clearance to successfully and safely perform the requirements of this position may result in discontinued employment.
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are limited to inside office settings and mostly outside, in a variety of conditions. Some conditions include, but are not limited to, immediately dangerous to life and health environments, extreme heat and heated environments, sun, darkness, rain, snow, sleet, wind, and other weather and climatological-related conditions.
- The work schedule is normally 24 hrs. on and 48 hrs. off, but some overtime may be required to meet minimum staffing requirements and support emergency operations.
- This position’s location shall primarily be at the Fire Sub-Station, and at the discretion of the Shift Fire Captain.
- Position is subject to emergency condition recall at any time and may be required to provide support to other departments in an emergency.
- This position is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to ongoing random drug screening.
- Risk exposure of injury or disease in this position ranges from minimal to extreme, including life-threatening working conditions.
Supervision Exercised
This position is second to the Fire Captain and may act as the shift Captain in the Captain’s absence, and normally exercises supervision of subordinate staff when personnel are assigned to work their shift at the Fire Sub-Station.
Supervision Received
Reports to and is supervised directly by the Shift Captain or other assigned supervisory personnel.
