Fire Safety Officer I

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Fire Safety Officer I - EMT to protect lives and property through Fire & Emergency Medical Services response, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue. The role supports prevention and education programs and may involve special event standby.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant firefighting or EMT experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ year of firefighting or EMT experience preferred.
• Licenses/certifications listed in preferred requirements must be current.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, emergencies, and medical incidents in accordance with protocols.
• Conduct public education and prevention activities; maintain compliance with OSHA programs.
• Perform administrative duties such as incident reporting and documentation.

Skills

Emergency response

Incident command

Public safety

Education

AA/AS in Emergency Services

NFPA / IFSAC / ProBoard certifications

NREMT or SC EMT-Basic Certification

Tools

NIMS-ICS 100

NIMS-ICS 200

NIMS-ICS 700

NIMS-ICS 800

Job description

Job Summary

The Fire Safety Officer I - EMT protects life and property by providing Fire & Emergency Medical Services response including, but not limited to fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire and injury prevention and educational programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The Fire Safety Officer I - EMT protects life and property by providing Fire & Emergency Medical Services response including, but not limited to fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire and injury prevention and educational programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 15% - Supervisory: Work is performed under the direction of a commanding officer but the individual must take initiative and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however may require giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or members of the public during emergency operations per NIMS-ICS as a resource leader or team member; May serve as Initial Incident Commander until relieved as required.
• 35% - Administrative: Actively conducts occupancy pre-incident plans, performs fire prevention, public education, and public relations activities while projecting a professional public image. Completes electronic forms, incident reports, and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner, as required. Maintains compliance with required OSHA Programs to include Fire Brigade Clearance, Respiratory Protection, Exposure Control Program. Maintains EMS certification and maintains medical control sponsorship/authorization.
• 50% - Responsible for responding to scenes of fires, disasters or other emergency incidents; protecting life and property through controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires; provides emergency medical services; responds to manmade and natural disasters. In emergency situations, performs hazardous tasks requiring strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time. Delivers safe medical care and treatment based on the individual needs of the patient and in accordance with medical protocols and department policies and procedures. This position will be required to work special event standby for fire and EMS operations.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and experience in fire-fighting equipment maintenance, fire prevention or fire fighting.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: AA, AAS or AS; preferred area in Emergency Services, or other related field.
• Experience: 1+ year of full time paid firefighter experience and/or 1+ year of full time EMT experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: SC Drivers License; NFPA, IFSAC or Proboard FFI and FFII, Current NREMT &/OR SC EMT-Basic Certification; NIMS-ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800; National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training.

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.