Firefighter: City of Greer

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Contact: Alicia Williamson
Phone: 864-848-2174
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The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Firefighter in our Fire Department. Responsibilities: Responds to calls for fire, medical, hazmat, rescue and other natural and/or man-made emergencies. Carries out commands and tasks necessary to mitigate the emergency safely and efficiently. Provides immediate lifesaving care while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. Trains and studies with fire tools and equipment to develop and maintain competency and proficiency in fire suppression and prevention procedures and techniques, lifesaving techniques, and to become familiar with developments in incombustible and fire hazards. Performs hydrant, hose and pumper tests to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of equipment; reviews building changes and contents; reviews maps and data of streets and road locations; reviews hydrants, churches, apartments, complexes, schools, and other building locations. Reviews pre-fire plans in order to keep abreast of structural layouts, power meter installations, fire department connections, and hydrant locations. Conducts Community Risk Reduction: public service calls, customer surveys, recruiting events, blood pressure checks, home safety surveys, smoke detector instillation, fire plans, community meetings, school events, fire safety talks, apparatus displays. Cleans and maintains equipment: Performs station cleaning and maintenance duties. Job Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Must obtain within 12 months of hire NFPA/IFSAC Firefighter II, and National Registry EMT – B. Prefer one (1) experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, and education and as a firefighter. Must possess a valid state issued drivers’ license. Hours: 24 hour shifts, rotating every third day. Salary: Entry salary for uncertified firefighter $44,032 and for certified firefighters $46,233; DOE and credentials. Additional incentive of $1,000 for EMT – B and $6,000 for Paramedic. In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Police Officers' Retirement System). The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Monday, August 19, 2024: Written Test: 08:30 am (if pass test) CPAT Test: 10:30 am Interview at 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Written Test: 08:30 am (if pass test) CPAT Test: 10:30 am Interview at 1:00 pm