Firefighter EMT

Who's On the Move; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Georgetown is seeking an experienced Firefighter EMT to respond to emergencies within the City, perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties, and administer CPR and first aid to victims in danger. Qualifications include High School Diploma or GED, NFPA FF I & FF II, SC and National Registry EMT, NFPA 1582 Physical, and a Drug Screen.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of firefighting/EMT experience or an equivalent combination of education and training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NFPA FF I & FF II certification required.
• SC and National Registry EMT required.
• NFPA 1582 Physical required.
• Drug screening required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of firefighting/EMT experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties.
• Administer CPR and first aid.
• Remove victims from danger.

Skills

Firefighting

EMT Certification

First Aid CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NFPA FF I & FF II

SC and National Registry EMT

NFPA 1582 Physical

Job description

The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications for an experienced Firefighter EMT. This position responds to emergency situations within the City to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties as well as administers CPR and first aid and removes victims from danger.

Qualifications:

High SchoolDiploma or GED

NFPA FF I & FF II

SC and National Registry EMT

NFPA 1582 Physical

Drug Screening

Applicants must have a High School Diploma plus a minimum of one to two years of experience in the firefighting and EMT field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants must possess a Firefighter II certification, an EMT certification and a valid driver’s license.

Physical requirements:Must be physically able to operate a variety of heavy machines and equipment. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to push, stoop, lift, pull, reach, kneel, climb, crouch, carry or otherwise move objects. Work involves walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry weights of up to 80 pounds.