Engineer: Tyger River Fire Dept

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Contact: James Redd, Fire Chief
Phone: 864-949-6061
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Tyger River Fire Department Position: Fire Engineer Application Deadline: September 1, 2025 ________________________________________ Position Overview Tyger River Fire Department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Fire Engineer to join our team. This is a career opportunity in a dynamic department that values professionalism, teamwork, and service to the community. ________________________________________ Minimum Requirements • NFPA Firefighter II Certification • South Carolina Class E or CDL B Driver’s License • Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) • Pump Operations Certification • Aerial Operations (Preferred but not required) ________________________________________ Compensation • Starting Salary: $46,960 • Annual Incentives: • EMT Certification: +$1,000 • Associate Degree: +$500 • Bachelor’s Degree: +$1,000 ________________________________________ Benefits • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • State Retirement Plan • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave • Holiday Pay • Uniforms Provided • Training and Career Development Opportunities ________________________________________ About Us: Tyger River Fire Department is a mostly career department supplemented by volunteers and automatic aid agreements. We operate 2 staffed Engine Companies and 1 staffed Ladder Company, responding to approximately 2,000 calls per year. We serve around 28,000 residents and 350 businesses within a 19.5 square mile service area, providing fire and rescue services with pride and professionalism. ________________________________________ Why Join Us? • Be part of a progressive and growing department • Serve a diverse and vibrant community • Opportunities for career advancement and training • Three apparatus are on order — 1 ladder and 2 engines — with expected delivery over the next 18 months