Part-time Firefighter: Greer

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Contact: Alicia Williamson
Phone: 864-848-2174
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Shift: 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Days Worked: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.
Rate of Pay: Salary dependent on experience -
Details: Hourly rate for EMT – B is $14.28; EMT – A is $14.45 and Paramedic is $14.62.

Job Description Summary Under general supervision, performs duties for the Fire Department. Work involves performing inspections of equipment and station; training others in fire safety; responding to fire, rescue, and medical calls; performing equipment tests; reviewing pre-fire plans; etc. Reports to the Lieutenant. This position is on an as needed basis only and is not eligible for any bonus programs. Job Responsibilities 10% - Performs inspections of equipment and station; completes daily and weekly preventive maintenance reports; completes fire and medical reports. 10% - Performs fire suppression duties which involves responding to fire and rescue calls; administering first aid and/or CPR to victims as necessary and removing victims from dangerous or potentially dangerous situations; suppressing and extinguishing fires; performing ventilation, salvage, forcible entry, and overhaul duties and functions; climbing ladders to access windows, roofs, etc.; and cleaning up after fires. 10% - 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. 10% - Handles the responsibility for the use, minor maintenance, and cleanliness of fire department equipment including pumpers, service trucks, generators, ladders, axes, extinguishers, etc.; informs appropriate personnel for missing or damaged gear. 10% - Reviews pre-fire plans in order to keep abreast of structural layouts, power meter installations, fire department connections, and hydrant locations. 10% - Handles the responsibility for the general cleaning and maintaining of the station house. 10% - Performs related duties such as fire prevention, chimney inspections, assisting other departments, smoke detector checks, and other public services. 10% - Receives reviews, prepares, and/or submits a variety of reports and documents including apparatus checks, fire alarm report, medical alarm report, various logs, maintenance reports, pre­ fire plans, hydrant cards, and general office correspondence. 10% - Utilizes various types of equipment and machinery such as vehicle, pumper, various mechanical tools, medical supplies, chainsaw, generators, fire extinguishers, various other firefighting equipment, and general office supplies. 10% - Performs general office/clerical work, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc. Performance Measurement Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Fire Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Certified Firefighter. Has general knowledge of the principles, practices, goals, and programs of fire administration. Has general knowledge of laws and ordinances affecting the planning, development, and implementation of fire suppression and safety programs. Is able to deal with the general public and officer advice and assistance in fire suppression and safety. Has knowledge of the behavior of fires as it relates to fire suppression. Has knowledge of hydraulics, mechanical concepts, etc. as related to fire suppression and safety. Has general knowledge of fire suppression, codes and ordinances, fire safety, and other related subjects as applied to municipal operations. Has knowledge in the areas of fire science, hazardous materials response and handling, rescue operations, emergency medical response procedures, hydraulics, electrical, mechanics, pre-fire planning, construction I engineering, etc. Is able to operate fire apparatus as required to combat fires and perform other emergency procedures. Has knowledge of the practices, methods, and procedures relating to fire and rescue calls and situations. Is able to prepare technical and other reports. Has knowledge of the characteristics of a wide variety of hazardous materials and the proper procedures for managing a hazardous materials incident as mandated by OSHA. Has knowledge of bloodburne airborne pathogens and infection control; has knowledge of risk management and safety procedures. Has knowledge of the various City streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and hydrant locations. Has general knowledge of medical applications and procedures. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Is able to effectively communicate with various types of groups and individuals such as co-workers, supervisor, other fire department personnel, Emergency Medical Services, police, patients, schools, businesses, and the general public. Is able to use judgment and discretion in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Has the verbal ability to make effective presentations and prepare effective reports, and the mathematical ability to carry out needed calculations accurately and quickly. Has good fire suppression and safety skills. Has knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions. Is able to perform duties under adverse environmental conditions such as no I low vision due to smoke, hazardous atmospheres which require the use of breathing apparatus, working in confined spaces or at heights, extreme heat from fire, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures, odors, toxic agents, wetness, noise, humidity and disease. Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts. Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations. Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas. Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences, are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally. Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image. Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Education and Training - High School diploma or GED. Must be a certified NFPA/IFSAC Firefighter I and Firefighter II and at least a National Registry EMT – B. Must possess a valid state issued drivers’ license. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including fire apparatus, truck, van, generators, chain saw, rescue jaws, water vacs, slide projector, drill, grinder, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or twenty-five pounds of force frequently and/or up to ten pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Work involves standing, walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, and crouching for long periods of time. Must be able to lift position and/or carry weights of up to 250 pounds. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor. Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, technical manuals, equipment manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine reports, records, logs, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow verbal and written instructions; to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including fire science, hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, engineering I construction, emergency medical, etc. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time and weight. Must be able to use practical applications of geometry and algebra. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and specialized machinery; and to operate motor vehicles and fire engines. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, medical tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or dangerous situations. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a significant degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Disclaimer DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.