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Summary
Firefighter
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.
High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver's License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service will be taken into consideration.
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)
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
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Job Description
Firefighter
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.
High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver's License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service will be taken into consideration.
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)
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
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