Recruit Firefighter (Establishing Candidate Pool)

Hardeeville Fire Department Position

The Hardeeville Fire Department is known for aggressive firefighting tactics, EMS services, advanced extrication, and proactive fire and life safety education. We protect and serve the public through fire prevention activities, emergency responses to fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue incidents.

Examples of duties include:

• Perform fire control and rescue operations by entering burning structures, searching for victims and fire sources, extinguishing fires, operating equipment, and apparatus, forcing entry into structures, locating hydrants and other sources of water, and operate hose lines.
• Provide highly specialized rescue services such as swift water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.
• Participate in drills, demonstrate consistent and thorough knowledge of specialized areas, and maintain records, logs, and reports.
• Maintain equipment and fire facilities by performing daily preventive maintenance, testing fire equipment, checking hydrants, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Until graduation from the Fire Academy-if applicable, entry level fire recruits personnel will learn to perform all tasks above through attending classes and participating in rigorous physical training.
• Respond to Emergency Medical calls.

Typical qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver's license

Supplemental information:

Sign On Bonus: $1,500 Uncertified

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