Firefighter

Awendaw District Fire Department is seeking qualified firefighters for 48/96 shift work.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $45,495 to $49,953 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Employment offers are contingent upon a criminal background check, drug screening, and a medical physical.

The Awendaw District Fire Department and Charleston County offers an exceptional benefits package.  

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

All prospective candidates must possess the following minimum requirements:

• 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid S.C. driver’s license (Class E or CDL) with a good driving record (10 year driving record required with application)
• Current IFSAC or Pro-Board Firefighter II certification  
• Current SCFA Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT) certification
• Current SCFA Haz-Mat Operations Certification, or higher
• Current Medical Emergency Responder/Professional CPR Certification or higher
• NIMS / ICS 100, ICS 200, and NIMS 700
• Perform strenuous exertion, potentially for prolonged periods of time 
• Lift and drag at least 140 pounds and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

Additional Preferred Certificates:

• NREMT-Basic or higher