South Lynches Fire Department is accepting applications for a part-time Fire Firefighter/Driver. 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: Part-Time Firefighter/Driver (24-28 Hours per week)
The individual in this position will assume the following general responsibilities:
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.
Drives and operates fire apparatus including engines, tankers, brush trucks, ladder trucks, and staff vehicles.
Assist with various other tasks such as general equipment maintenance, fire prevention activities, fire training activities, fire hose testing, fire hydrant testing, static water point testing, and other tasks as directed by Supervisor.
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.
Performs 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.
Applicant Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma. (Copy must accompany resume)
IFSAC Firefighter I (Firefighter II Preferred)
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Pump Operations & 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
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
