10.25.24

South Lynches Fire Department Position Opening

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