Senior Firefighter & Emergency Response Lead

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Services Group is seeking a Leading/Senior Firefighter to respond to fire incidents, conduct rescue operations and provide basic medical care. The role covers fire prevention, equipment maintenance, training, and health & safety compliance across regional areas.

Candidates should hold NFPA 1001 Firefighter II, IFSAC accreditation, EMT and First Aid certs, and a Grade 12. A valid C1 license with PrDP and fitness for duty are required, with 2–3 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification.
• IFSAC Accredited.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification.
• Firefighter II Certification.
• Firefighting training and at least 2–3 years related experience are essential.
• Valid code C1 drivers license with PrDP.
• Advanced driving experience advantageous.
• Medically and physically fit.
• Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems and fire chemistry.
• Clear criminal record.
• Hazmat experience and knowledge essential.
• EMT certification.
• First Aid levels 1 to 3.

Responsibilities

• Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency incidents.
• Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances.
• Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by authority.
• Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed.
• Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires.
• Undertaking fire protection duties with appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors.
• Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under supervision.
• Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training.
• Train employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires.
• Advise on preventative and corrective actions.
• Implement procedures and use proper equipment to promote security.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and log daily occurrences.
• Conduct health and safety inspections in the workplace.
• Complete shift related administrative routines.
• Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel related functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Hazmat knowledge

EMT certification

First Aid certification

Education

Grade 12

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

IFSAC Accreditation

Job description

Fidelity Services Group is seeking a Leading/Senior Firefighter to respond to fire incidents, conduct rescue operations and provide basic medical care. The role covers fire prevention, equipment maintenance, training, and health & safety compliance across regional areas.

Candidates should hold NFPA 1001 Firefighter II, IFSAC accreditation, EMT and First Aid certs, and a Grade 12. A valid C1 license with PrDP and fitness for duty are required, with 2–3 years of related experience preferred.