Junior Firefighter

Fidelity Services Group; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 220 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company in Polokwane is seeking a skilled firefighter to respond to fire incidents and provide emergency rescue services. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification, various firefighting certifications, and experience with firefighting procedures. This full-time position requires a valid driver's license and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification.
• Firefighting training and at least 2 years related experience are essential.
• Valid unendorsed vehicle drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency incidents.
• Operating a range of equipment to control and extinguish fires.
• Preparing for emergency incidents under supervision.

Skills

Fire prevention procedures

Communication skills

Hazmat knowledge

Emergency response

Education

Grade 12

IFSAC Accredited

NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification

Firefighter II Certification

EMT certification

First Aid levels 1 to 3

Basic Ambulance Attendant

Job description

Regional areas - Polokwane

Positions exist for the use and application of Firefighters within the Fidelity Group to respond and deal with any and all fire related incidents.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to response of Fire incidents and firefighting emergency rescue services rendering basic medical care fire prevention and training activities operating and maintaining of firefighting equipment and apparatus and all related work as required under supervision in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.

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 drivers 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
• Basic Ambulance Attendant

Core Competencies :

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Sound understanding of the Hazmat guidelines
• Sound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority.
• Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role.
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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1