State of South Carolina

Fire Safety Off III - 61054782 - FMO

Job Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and supervises fire protection activities to include administrative, managerial, and leadership responsibilities. He/she works under limited supervision and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Captain in his/her absence. Directs and performs as team leader for control and extinguishment of structural, wildland, and vehicular fires. Respond to medical, confined space, hazardous materials, and other related emergency calls. Assist with executing program(s) designed to provide required training and safety for McCrady visitors and employees. Assist with Fire Inspections and Trainer for assigned shift and performs other related fire duties as required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

An Associate’s degree with 4-6 years of fire prevention or firefighting experience, or a High School diploma or GED with 5-7 years of fire prevention or firefighting experience. Must possess current First Aid, CPR, AED medical training and must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License and be able to obtain a federal government driver’s license as required. Applicant must meet NFPA-1582 physical standards with the ability to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Additional Comments

Must have knowledge of Supervisory and Command & Control techniques, firefighting, rescue procedures, and life safety inspections. Responsible for leading a shift in training, on all firefighting topics, structural firefighting techniques, hazardous material storage/handling, first aid, and the requirements of Army Regulations 420-1 and DoDI 6055. Must possess; (IFSAC) or ProBoard Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I or SC FM-FI-I, Fire Instructor I, Driver/Operator Pumper/MWS, HazMat IC, Tele-communicator I/II. Additional certification required are ICS/NIMS 100 through 800.If required, must be able to obtain a National Security Clearance at the “Secret” level. Must have knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems. Operate office equipment, communication devices, fire-fighting vehicles/tools, and related equipment. Applicant can be granted up to one (1)-year to obtain lesser required certification(s) as granted by the Fire Chief. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status . Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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