PAY BAND: 111F

PAY: $18.03

Description:

He/She shall be hired and report directly to the County Fire Coordinator.

*Performs duties relating to coordinating all personnel and activities of the rural fire departments within his/her division.

*May assist with departmental training.

*Provide a comprehensive department activity report to the County Fire Coordinator at each monthly staff meeting.

*Recommends equipment improvements.

*Directs the preparation and analysis of file records and reports.

*Responds to alarms and coordinates firefighting operations with the IC.

*Assists with pre-fire plans and inspections.

*Coordinates mutual aid agreements with surrounding agencies.

NOTE: The listing of functions and responsibilities is representative and not exhaustive. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

*Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in modern firefighting.

*Knowledge of effective methods of planning, training, assigning, and directing personnel and equipment for fire protection.

*Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with rural fire department personnel, civic organizations, and the general public.

*Knowledge of local government operations.

*Knowledge of recent developments in fire and emergency management operations.

*Other duties as may be deemed necessary by the County Fire/Emergency Management Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Must possess at least eight years of firefighting experience, including experience in fire operations, rescue, and suppression. High school diploma or GED, NFPA Firefighter 2, Medical 1st responder, Haz-Mat Tech, Basic fire investigations (preferred), Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, Pumper Operations, and (at a minimum) current SC (class E) driver's license.

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, experience working within a combination paid-volunteer organization, knowledge and experience working within ICS/NIMS, and the ability to organize groups and individuals to achieve a unified goal.