Fire Safety Officer I

Under regular supervision, responds to fire emergencies, rescues, hazardous material and medical calls occurring on a military installation. Perform 24-hour standby for fire suppression and rescue operations under conditions that can be extremely stressful and dangerous. Operate fire apparatus and other related equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, protective clothing and other assigned equipment. Participate in training and evaluation exercises as required. Provide medical assistance at the first responder or higher (EMR) levels. In the absence of a Senior Fire Officer assumes command of the emergency scene until relieved. Performs other duties as assigned by higher fire authorities.

Normal 53-hour work week. McCrady Fire Department provides 24/7 emergency services and will consist of three shifts, each working 24-hrs on/off with an average workweek of 53-hrs and 106-hrs per scheduled pay period.

Benefits: Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Other benefits may include tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

Send additional information to Office of the Adjutant General, Stop 12, 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201, fax to (803) 299-1071 or email to robert.faulk@scmd.sc.gov.

Requirements: High school diploma, Firefighter II (IFSAC/ProBoard) training certification, valid South Carolina state driver's license, ability to obtain federal government driver's license if required, NFPA-1582 physical standards with ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), basic knowledge of fire apparatus operations and driving skills meeting NFPA 1002 standards within six months of employment, basic working knowledge of Hazardous Materials Operations and First-Aid techniques, broad working knowledge of structural firefighting and rescue techniques, working knowledge of Fire Prevention procedures and practices, ability to perform assigned duties and lift 100 lbs six feet high

Salary: $40,086.00 - $68,136.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous