Firefighter - Fulltime

The posting may close prior to listed closing date if sufficient qualified applications are received.  

The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $16.66 per hour under the standard shift schedule of 48 hours worked and 96 hours off.  Built in overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 106 hours in a 14 day pay cycle.  Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy.  These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the base annual wage. 

The purpose of the class is to perform general firefighting work, to respond to calls for emergency service and to perform related work as required.  This position consists of technical work in the prevention, control, and suppression of structural and non-structural fires; responds to fire and rescue calls; suppresses fires; renders emergency medical assistance while on-scene; and operates fire rescue equipment. This class reports to the Fire Captain of their station and functions on a shift working 48 hours on and 96 hours off in the Dorchester County Fire Department. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and participates in the work of an assigned fire station.
• Responds to fire/emergency medical and non-emergency calls; extracts persons from vehicles as needed.
• Performs firefighting and fire suppression activities including laying hose, performing fire combat, containing, and extinguishing fires; and creating openings in buildings for ventilation and entrance. 
• Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors and deodorants. 
• Administers emergency aid activities including first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke. 
• Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in hydraulics and firefighting techniques.
• Adheres to station policies and procedures; ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations. Must attend required training and meetings as deemed appropriate.
• Assists with pre-fire planning, prevention, and apparatus checks.
• Performs duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
• Operates a fire engine and motor vehicle; utilizes all fire suppression equipment, hand and power tools, groundskeeping and housekeeping equipment, first aid supplies and various office machines. 
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individual such as the Fire Chief, other fire departments, other emergency response agencies, law enforcement agencies, co-workers, volunteers, and the public.
• May conduct station tours.
• Maintains cleanliness of station; secures station at night.
• Keeps physically fit.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. 

Prefer at least one (1) year of related work experience.

Required Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent (prefer Firefighter II or equivalent)

Hazmat Awareness

Ability to pass DCFR orientation.

Must obtain with in first 4 weeks of employment:

National Incident Management System (NIMS-ICS) Incident Command training or equivalent including Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) First Aid or greater.

Must obtain with in one (1) year of hire: 

SCFA Auto Extrication or equivalent

Hazardous Materials Operations

IFSAC Firefighter II

South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA) Rapid Intervention Team

Rescuing the Rescuer or equivalent

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher certification 

Emergency Vehicle Driver’s Training and other education as deemed necessary. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical shift works 48 hours on and 96 hours off. Works weekends and holidays.  Must work 48 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing. 

Salary : $45,904