What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at Town of Mount Pleasant?
JOB SUMMARY
The Firefighter performs routine and specialized duties associated with emergency response, and public relations/education events to protect lives and property in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Participates at fire scenes including the laying of hose; ventilating buildings, raising ladders, firefighting, salvage, overhaul, administering first aid and rescuing persons at a fire or other emergency scenes.
Participates in fire-related emergency situations including driving and operating fire apparatus, pumps, equipment, entry, suppression and rescue.
Assists in maintaining equipment and apparatus in proper working condition.
Conducts daily inspection of department’s firefighting equipment and apparatus and ensures that equipment and apparatus is in place and ready for use.
Performs emergency medical care to ill or injured persons at emergency scenes.
Participates in fire prevention and community service programs such as Operation S.A.F.E., smoke detector installations, and pre fire planning.
Provides suppression to fires in neighboring communities when required.
Participates in department training courses to learn firefighting theory and practice, first responder and CPR emergency medical care and the handling of hazardous materials and explosives.
Performs other related assigned duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience;
Or equivalent combinations of education and experience;
Out of state employees must obtain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV);
Current Emergency Medical Responder certification (or higher medical certification);
Firefighter I (IFSAC or equivalent);
Hazard Materials Operations training;
Must successfully complete the annual medical physical .
Must successfully complete the annual Physical Agility Test (PAT).
Salary : $50,177 - $62,729
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