Firefighter Non-Experienced: Charleston

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Contact: Recruitment Team
Phone: 843-720-1981
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Examples of Duties MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 18 years of age or older at time of the job offer. High school diploma, GED equivalent, or College diploma/transcript with degree awarded. Valid state issued driver’s license. Must get a South Carolina Driver’s License within 90 days of hire date. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Applications without ALL required documents are not accepted If prior military, a copy of your DD214 (copy 4) A copy of your high school diploma OR GED equivalent OR College diploma/transcript with degree awarded. A copy of your state issued driver’s license. Resume EMS certification status (i.e.. SC EMS, NREMT, or another state EMT certification) – if applicable. HIRING PROCESS: The Fire Department will reach out to selected applicants to proceed in the following steps: NFST-EMS Written Test - Selected candidates must successfully pass the written test. For test information: www.Applytoserve.com/study. Physical Ability Test (PAT) – Applicant must pass the CFD administered Physical Ability Test (PAT) or have passed the CFD administered PAT within the past 12 months from the date this application process closes. For test information: www.charleston-sc.gov/1259/Physical-Agility-Test Oral Board Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the PAT will move onto the oral board interviews. Firefighter Academy: The recruit academy will focus on training and preparing the candidate to meet specific standards of the CFD. The program includes classroom instruction and hands on training in firefighter techniques, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, emergency medical services, firefighter survival, and the use of various firefighting tools and equipment. The candidate will work a 10-hour shift and upon completion will move to a 24 on, 48 off standard firefighter shift schedule. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: The CFD recruit academy program uses Peer Fitness and Practical Skill fitness training. Our Peer Fitness Instructors are certified ACE trainers. The Peer Fitness and Practical Skill methodology has shown it is effective in increasing the work capacity of military personnel, police officers, and firefighters. VETERANS - We are thankful for your service! We are proud to offer the following additional resources to Veterans: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education State Approving Agency has approved the CFD (recruit academy) for veterans' education and training. Veterans and those eligible may use their GI Bill® Education benefits to attend CFD recruit school. Veteran on-the-job training Preference Points: A five-point preference will be awarded on the written exam for Honorably discharged veterans or service members currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify for the veteran’s preference points, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have separated under honorable conditions from any of the branches of the armed forces of the United Stated after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more.