Firefighter - Fire (Entry Level)

JOB SUMMARY

The Firefighter performs routine and specialized duties associated with emergency response, and public relations/education events to protect lives and property in the Town of Mount Pleasant. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Participates at fire scenes including the laying of hose; ventilating buildings, raising ladders, firefighting, salvage, overhaul, administering first aid and rescuing persons at a fire or other emergency scenes.
• Participates in fire-related emergency situations including driving and operating fire apparatus, pumps, equipment, entry, suppression and rescue.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and apparatus in proper working condition.
• Conducts daily inspection of department’s firefighting equipment and apparatus and ensures that equipment and apparatus is in place and ready for use.
• Performs emergency medical care to ill or injured persons at emergency scenes.
• Participates in fire prevention and community service programs such as Operation S.A.F.E., smoke detector installations, and pre fire planning.
• Provides suppression to fires in neighboring communities when required.
• Participates in department training courses to learn firefighting theory and practice, first responder and CPR emergency medical care and the handling of hazardous materials and explosives.
• Performs emergency driving role including the driving of an ambulance when needed.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma – No previous firefighter experience necessary.
• Out of state employees must obtain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV);
• Must successfully complete the annual medical physical .
• Must successfully complete the annual Physical Agility Test (PAT).

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.

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