Fire Safety Officer I

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Fire Safety Officer I - EMT to provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services on campus, including fire suppression, EMS, hazmat, and prevention programs.

You will respond to incidents, perform pre-incident planning, education, and public relations, while maintaining OSHA programs and EMS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of full-time paid firefighter experience and/or EMT experience preferred.
• SC Driver's License and current NFPA/IFSAC/ProBoard FFI and FFII, NREMT &/or SC EMT-Basic certification; NIMS-ICS training.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory: may assign directions to others during emergencies; acts as a resource leader when required.
• Administrative: conducts occupancy pre-incident plans, fire prevention, public education, and maintains OSHA programs and EMS certification.
• Responds to fires, disasters, and emergencies; provides EMS; supports special event standby.

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS in Emergency Services

Tools

NFPA

IFSAC/ProBoard FFI/FFII

NREMT/SC EMT-Basic

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 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.

About Clemson University

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.