Senior / Leading Fire Fighter

Fidelity Services Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider seeks a Senior / Leading Fire Fighter in Pretoria. You'll respond to fire incidents, conduct emergency rescues, train others in firefighting, and maintain firefighting equipment. Candidates need Grade 12, various fire certifications, and at least 2-3 years of experience. The position requires physical fitness and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years related firefighting experience.
• Clear criminal record.
• Medically and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and rescues.
• Operate firefighting equipment and vehicles.
• Train staff on fire prevention and practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Hazmat experience

Knowledge of fire-fighting systems

Customer liaison skills

Education

Grade 12

IFSAC Accredited

NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification

Firefighter II Certification

EMT certification

Job description

Job title

Senior / Leading Fire Fighter

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Overview

Responsibilities include response to 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 to protect lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
• Respond to incidents involving hazardous substances
• Extricate and/or release casualties and carry out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
• Resuscitate and treat injured persons and carry out emergency operations as directed by next level authority
• Operate a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
• Undertake fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and have available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors
• Prepare 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
• Train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
• Advise on preventative and corrective actions
• Implement relevant procedures, strategies and use proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for protection of data, people, institutions and property
• Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Check, clean, test and maintain vehicles and equipment
• Complete computerized occurrence log to maintain proper records of daily occurrences
• Conduct health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment
• Complete pro forma documentation
• Participate in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
• Drive and operate a range of heavy and extra heavy specialised vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed
• Operate machinery to hoist, gain access to buildings and/or extricate victims, equipment and any other persons at emergency incidents
• Ensure fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated and utilized to save lives and property
• Assist with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education and training drills
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act for the shift, including safety inspections, provision and use of prescribed protective clothing, and adherence to policies and orders
• Ensure compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effect repairs 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 records
• Undertake 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 2 certification
• 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 fire-fighting systems (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
• Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
• EMT certification
• First Aid levels 1 to 3

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sound understanding of 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

Note: Deadline line also appears as 29th August, 2025 in some text; the official deadline is September 30, 2025.