Firefighter II

Lancaster County; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Fire Rescue seeks a Van Wyck Firefighter to be stationed at Van Wyck FD on day shift. You will respond to alarms, extinguish fires, protect lives and property, and maintain equipment.

Requirements include a High School diploma with firefighter training I/II, Hazmat Technician within year, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, and two years of active fire service experience preferred. CDL with tanker endorsement may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with firefighter training and first aid.
• Hazmat Technician required in the first year.
• Pump operations experience required.
• Two years of active fire service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls and control fires.
• Perform fire inspections and pre-fire planning.
• Maintain fire equipment and perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Report to Fire Rescue Director through chain of command.

Skills

Firefighter training

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NFPA Firefighter I & II

Hazmat Technician

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training

Tools

Pumper operations

First aid & medical response

Job description

Posting number: 00534

Department: Fire Rescue

Job classification: Fire Service Van Wyck Firefighter

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS

Summary

Under general supervision controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains all fire equipment. Will be stationed at Van Wyck FD as day shift response. Shift hours and days for duty may change as the service moves forward giving more 7 day per week coverage for the district.

Examples of duties

Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations too efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning as directed. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Reports to the Lancaster County Fire Rescue Director through the established chain of command.

Qualifications

High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver’s License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years’ experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service will be taken into consideration.