South Lynches Fire Department has an opening for a full-time Fire Prevention Officer/Firefighter. A job description and applicant requirements are listed below. Please send resume and all inquiries to South Lynches Fire Department Administrator:
James R. Epps Deputy Chief/Administrator South Lynches Fire Department 345 South Ron McNair Blvd. Lake City, SC 29560 Phone: 843-374-8690 Fax: 843-374-0025 jepps23@ftc-i.net
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Fire Prevention Officer/Firefighter
The Fire Prevention Officer position is a multiple purpose position that will carry out the duties necessary to provide the fire department with a fire prevention program and water supply program.
The individual in this position will assume the following general responsibilities:
Establish and maintain a building fire pre-plan program for all commercial and public occupancy structures within the fire district
Maintain all necessary records.
Update and upload Fire Pre-Plans to Active 911 App.
Enter fire pre-plan data into the fire department database.
Maintain Knox Box building entry program.
Coordinate all fire prevention activities to include, but not limited to
Smoke detector installation program.
Public safety messages.
Fire prevention programs.
Strive to maintain SC Fire Safe Certification
Assist with social media to include Facebook and Web Site
Maintain fire hydrant testing program
Maintain a current listing of all fire hydrants within the fire district.
Maintain a program to flow test or coordinate the flow testing of each fire hydrant so each hydrant is tested no less than once every three (3) years.
Maintain a program to coordinate with a contractor, or fire stations the inspection of each hydrant that does not require flow testing each year.
Adjust flow testing and inspections, as necessary, to meet current Insurance Services Organization (ISO) requirements.
Establish and conduct weed control measures around each fire hydrant each year.
Paint hydrants, as necessary, to provide an acceptable visual condition to each fire hydrant.
Maintain all necessary records and enter in fire department database.
Submit documentation, as necessary, to all hydrant system providers.
Maintain a static (ponds) water supply program
Add and delete static water point locations to maintain a current listing of all static water point locations utilized by the fire district.
Coordinate with each fire station the inspection of each location within their response once per year.
Maintain a fire hose testing program
Maintain a listing of all in-service fire hose.
Solicit bids from testing companies for the annual testing of all in-service fire hose and coordinate the testing with the winning bidder.
Maintain testing records for all fire hose and enter in fire department database.
Responds to emergency incidents during normal working hours and may be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.
Performs firefighting duties to include entering immediately dangerous to life and health environments while wearing self-contained breathing apparatus to perform fire control, search/rescue, and other firefighting duties. Performs various technical rescue operations, deals with hazardous materials incidents, and performs patient care
Completes fire reports, maintenance reports, fire hydrant testing reports, equipment maintenance reports, and assists with entering various records into the fire department database.
Attends training, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of current fire suppression & fire prevention activities. Maintains required certifications as necessary.
Perform various administrative duties as required, including but not limited to, completing reports, filing documents, entering computer data, attending meetings, answering telephone calls, and assisting the public with various needs.
Any other duties as directed by Supervisor or the Fire Chief.
Minimum requirements:
Must have a high school diploma. (Copy must accompany resume)
IFSAC Firefighter I (Firefighter II Preferred)
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Pump Operations Training & knowledge of rural water supply operations
Aerial Operations (Preferred)
South Carolina Class E Driver’s License or CDL
Basic Auto Extrication
Hazardous Materials Operations
NIMS 100, 200,700,800 (Ability to obtain ICS 300,400)
Medical First Responder (Certificate must be submitted with resume)
Copy of 10 Year Driving Record
Must Complete & Pass Firefighter Physical
Must be physically able to perform all firefighter duties.
Must be proficient with computers, data entry, and have strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Example: some nights, some weekends, and possibly responding to emergency calls after normal working hours if requested.
Salary Range Depending on Qualifications/Position Open Until Filled
