Fire Captain: West Columbia

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Contact: Assistant Chief Sean Wargny
Phone: 803-791-4440
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Fire Captain 2024 The City of West Columbia Fire Department has one (1) immediate opening for the position of Fire Captain. Under the direction of the Battalion Chief this classification is responsible for performing, directing, and supervising activities of the fire station as a company officer on an assigned shift including fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, inspection, investigation, training, and all other support functions as assigned. Hiring Range: EMT ($51,866.32 - $72,613.94); Paramedic ($59.158.35 - $82,821.00) DOQ Position Closes 11:59PM, November 29, 2024 MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Possess a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years progressive experience as a firefighter with one (1) year of fire service leadership experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Carolina within ninety (90) days of position appointment. Must possess: NFPA 1001 Firefighter II, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, NFPA 472 Haz-Mat Operations, NFPA 1002 Pump Operator I and Driver Operator I certifications, preferably IFSAC or Pro Board or equivalent. Must possess National Registry EMT certification or higher or obtain NREMT certification within twenty-four (24) months of employment. (Please submit copies of certifications with application via the instructions at the end of the online application.) Applicants can apply or receive additional information at https://westcolumbiasc.gov/employment/ under the “Employment Opportunities” page. The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.