Firefighter I

General Description:

The purpose of this job within the organization is to respond to incidents, including but not limited to, fires, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, rescues and auto extrications. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire service programs. The equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required. (South Carolina Class “E” Driver’s License preferred). EMT and CPR certifications. NFPA Firefighter I & II. Hazmat Technician. Other prerequisites as required.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Physical ability to perform interior structural firefighting duties as per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) current guidelines.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
• Ability to learn the use of tools and equipment used in fighting fire.
• Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain EMT Basic Certification within one year of employment and apply these skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential Job Functions:

• Trains for and participates in varied firefighting and life rescuing duties and activities in the protection of life and property. Conditions under which firefighters work may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.
• Ventilates burning buildings, removes persons from danger, administers first aid to injured persons; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Cleans and maintains fire station, fire apparatus and grounds.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provides first aid, CPR and appropriate EMT basic level care.
• Responds to a variety of calls of an emergency nature including vehicle accidents, technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents.
• Responds to emergencies to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials response, auto extrication, high angle rope rescue, confined space rescue, and water rescue.
• Attends training to meet required certifications and to remain knowledgeable of modern job performance methods. Meets job requirements pertaining to annual fit for duty and knowledge of response district.
• Ensures the readiness of assorted fire service and medical equipment. May drive and operate fire apparatus; fills in for Firefighter II as necessary.
• Prepares and processes incident reports, vehicle and equipment records as necessary. Assists with conducting and documenting pre-fire plans and other company records as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned to meet departmental needs.

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.