Firefighter/Driver: West Florence

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Contact: Dwight Mobley - Asst Chief
Phone: 843-495-3063
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West Florence Fire Department - Full-Time Firefighter/Driver

JOB SUMMARY - This position responds to calls within jurisdiction for fire suppression, hazardous materials responses and rescue operations; provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes; provides medical assistance at the First Responder level as necessary, and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Responds to emergency situations within the Fire Department’s jurisdiction to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties.
• Provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes; assists with salvage, overhaul, cleanup and evacuation activities as necessary.
• Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring medical treatment at the First Responder level, including administering CPR, removing victims from danger, administering First Aid, etc.
• Documents all fire and other emergency incidents and responses.
• Participates in fire prevention and fire safety education activities.
• Cleans and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, stations and grounds; tests and maintains fire hoses; maintains emergency response equipment in a constant state of readiness.
• Performs special details as assigned.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
• Attends training, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression and prevention methods and maintains required c