Senior Firefighter- Richards Bay

Fidelity Services Group; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable services group in Richards Bay is looking for a Senior Firefighter to respond to fire incidents, conduct emergency rescues, and maintain firefighting equipment. The ideal candidate should possess firefighting training and certifications, alongside a valid driver's license. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, which offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Medically and physically fit.
• Clear criminal record required.
• Reactive within efficient time frames to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and emergency situations.
• Operate firefighting equipment.
• Conduct health and safety inspections.

Skills

Communication Skills

Fire Prevention Procedures

Customer Liaison Skills

Admin Skills

Hazmat Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 as minimum school qualification

IFSAC Accredited

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification

Tools

Firefighting Equipment

Heavy Vehicles

Job description

Overview

Senior Firefighter - Richards Bay

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 firefighting equipment and apparatus and all related work as required in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.

Key responsibilities

• Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
• Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
• Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
• Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by next level authority
• Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
• 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
• Participating 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
• 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 computerized occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily occurrences
• Conduct health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment in the workplace
• Completing pro forma documentation
• Participating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
• Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialised vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed
• Operating a range of machinery to hoist, gain access to buildings and/or extricate victims, equipment and any other persons at emergency incidents
• Ensure that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated and utilised to save lives and property
• Assist with fire and safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education and training drills
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the shift by conducting the necessary safety inspections, ensuring subordinates are provided with use and maintain prescribed protective clothing, and ensuring adherence to all policies and orders to promote personal safety and the prevention of loss
• Ensure compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effect repairs where possible at shift level to contribute to operational readiness and reduction of damage to equipment
• Complete all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policy and orders to ensure efficiency and maintenance of prescribed records/registers under the auspice of the Fire Chief
• Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel-related functions

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required

• Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
• IFSAC Accredited
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification
• Firefighting training and at least 2-3 years related experience are essential
• Valid code C1 driver's license with PrDP
• Advanced driving experience advantageous
• Medically and physically fit
• Good understanding and practice of fire prevention procedures
• Knowledge of firefighting 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
• Administrative, interpersonal communication and customer liaison skills
• Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
• 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 code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority
• Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Graduate Engineering, Accounts Administration, Building Materials, Customer Support, Horticulture

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1