FIRE ENGINEER

Orangeburgcounty; Bright (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their firefighting team. This role involves responding to emergency calls, performing fire suppression, and providing medical assistance on-site. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and community service. With a focus on professional development, the position offers opportunities for training in various firefighting techniques and emergency response. Join a team that values excellence and service, where your contributions will make a direct impact on the safety and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of experience as Firefighter I or equivalent.
• IFSAC Firefighter I and CPR/First Aid certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire and rescue calls, providing emergency medical assistance.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and participates in community safety programs.

Skills

Fire Suppression

Emergency Medical Services

Hazardous Materials Response

Technical Rescue

Community Risk Reduction

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire Apparatus

Breathing Apparatus

Hand Tools

Fire Extinguishers

Computers

Job description

General Description
The purpose of this job position is to provide general firefighting work, respond to calls for emergency service, and perform related work as required. This class consists of technical work in prevention, control, and suppression of structural and non-structural fires; responds to fire and rescue calls; fire suppression, renders emergency medical assistance while on scene; and operates rescue equipment. This class works under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, reporting all incidents, conditions, or activities to the shift supervisor through periodic notifications, meetings both formal and informal. This class generally works five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Portrays a professional attitude and maintains a positive public image.
2. Performs duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
3. Performs highly skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.
4. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire stations, which includes checking apparatus fire pumps, checking apparatus radios, maintaining apparatus equipment, air cylinders, and fire hoses.
5. Maintains assigned PPE, portable radio, and other equipment.
6. Provides general fire station maintenance duties to include general housekeeping and apparatus cleaning at assigned workstation. Reports major problems to appropriate personnel.
7. Maintains current training standards by participating in various methods of training related to firefighting, medical, hazmat, and rescue skills.
8. Utilizes and operates various types of machinery and equipment including fire apparatus, hoses, breathing apparatus, air compressors, radios, small engines, hand tools, pumps, fire extinguishers, computer, copier, and general office supplies.
9. Participates and delivers Community Risk Reduction programs. Assists in the completion of pre-incident plans and building inspections.
10. Participates in preventative testing (hydrant, hose, pump), etc.
11. Represents Orangeburg County Fire Service by interacting and communicating with various groups and individuals such as Fire Chiefs, volunteers, other emergency response agencies, law enforcement agencies, co-workers, and the general public.
12. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions and with life-threatening situations.
13. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
14. Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Requires at least three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter I or equivalent.

Upon Hire:
• Successful completion of Orangeburg County JPAT
• Successful completion of Fire Brigade Clearance

Special Qualifications Minimum:
• IFSAC Firefighter I
• SCFA EVDT Or equivalent
• SCFA Pump Ops I Or equivalent
• SCFA Hazmat Ops Or equivalent
• CPR / First Aid Or equivalent

Preferred
• IFSAC Firefighter II Or equivalent
• SCFA Basic Auto Extrication Or equivalent
• SCFA Pump Ops II Or equivalent
• EMR / BLS

To be obtained within 2 years of employment:
• IFSAC Firefighter II Or equivalent
• SCFA Basic Auto Extrication Or equivalent
• SCFA Pump II Or equivalent
• SCFA Aerial Ops Or equivalent
• EMR / BLS
• SCFA RIT Or equivalent
• SCFA Rescuing the Rescuer Or equivalent.
• SCFA Tech Rescuer Or equivalent

Physical Demands:
Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels; Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.