Junior Fire Fighter Newcastle

Fidelity Services Group; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Junior Fire Fighter in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to safety and emergency response. This role offers the opportunity to engage in firefighting activities, respond to emergencies, and participate in rigorous training exercises. You will be equipped with the skills necessary to handle hazardous situations and protect lives and property. If you are passionate about safety, have the required certifications, and are ready to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect role for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to a safer environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification required.
• 2 years of firefighting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and conduct emergency operations under supervision.
• Operate firefighting equipment and perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

Firefighting training

Emergency response

Hazmat knowledge

Interpersonal communication

First Aid certification

Driving skills

Education

Grade 12

NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification

IFSAC Accredited

Tools

Breathing apparatus

Firefighting equipment

Job description

Job title : Junior Fire Fighter (Newcastle)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, NewcastleDeadline : May 22, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive) carries out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officer-in-charge by:

• Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents.
• Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
• Extricating and/or releasing casualties and conducting emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
• Resuscitating and treating injured persons and conducting emergency operations as directed by next level authority
• Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
• Operating mobile and fixed breathing apparatus
• Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors
• Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers in charge
• Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training as directed
• To train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
• Advise on preventative and corrective actions. Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure a safe environment.
• Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property
• Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Checking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment
• Complete computerised occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily incidents.
  
  

Qualifications, Experience, And Other Competencies Required

• Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
• IFSAC Accredited
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification
• Firefighter II Certification
• Firefighting training and at least 2 years related experience are essential
• Valid, unendorsed vehicle driver’s license
• Advanced driving experience advantageous
• Medically and physically fit
• Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
• Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire
• Clear criminal record.
• Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations
• Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required.
• Hazmat experience and knowledge
• EMT certification
• First Aid levels 1 to 3
• Security / Safety jobs