Senior Fire Safety Officer & Training Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a senior fire operations leader to plan and supervise comprehensive fire protection activities across multiple incident types. You will act as a shift leader for control and extinguishment operations and respond to medical, confined-space, and hazardous materials incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10+ years of firefighting experience, including 5+ years in supervision, and current First Aid/CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ten years of progressively responsible firefighting experience with at least five years in a supervisory role.
• NFPA-1582 physical standards and ability to wear SCBA.
• Knowledge of Supervisory and Command & Control techniques.
• Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance at the Secret level if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise fire protection activities, including administrative, managerial, and leadership duties.
• Direct and perform as team leader for control and extinguishment of structural, wildland, and vehicular fires; respond to medical, confined space, hazardous materials, and related calls.
• Lead shift training and act as Fire Inspector and Trainer for assigned shift; perform other related fire duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SCBA Equipment

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a senior fire operations leader to plan and supervise comprehensive fire protection activities across multiple incident types. You will act as a shift leader for control and extinguishment operations and respond to medical, confined-space, and hazardous materials incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10+ years of firefighting experience, including 5+ years in supervision, and current First Aid/CPR/AED.