What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at Lancaster County, SC?
Salary : $44,587.00 Annually
Location : Lancaster, SC
Job Type : FULL TIME
Department : Fire Rescue
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Description
Under general supervision, controls & extinguishes fires, protects life & property, & maintains all fire equipment. Receives & responds to fire alarms & other emergency calls performing the necessary functions & operations to efficiently handle any fire ground situation. Performs fire inspections & pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle & equipment maintenance, & other related tasks as assigned. Reports to the Fire Rescue Captain and / or Lancaster County Fire Rescue Director within the established chain of command. Works a 40 hour schedule, daytime, weekdays initially, with changes to 24 hour shift schedule moving forward to include 7 day coverage for the county.
Examples of Duties
High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum requirement of NFPA Firefighter II certification and Infection Control. Medical first responder, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training preferred but required within first year of employment & Pump Operations II preferred but required within 2nd year of employment. Must possess a minimum Class E SC Driver's License or Driver's License of similar class in state of residence or CDL. All active fire service experience will be considered. Chosen applicants may be required to attend & successfully complete recruit school training, duration to be determined by program of choice by Fire Rescue administration. Adequate literacy and computer skills must be demonstrated.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
- Eyemed Vision Insurance
- SC State Retirement / Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
- Long Term Disability
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
- Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
- On-site Health Clinic
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Discount YMCA Membership
- Lunch & Learn Programs
- Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
- Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
Salary : $44,587
