Top 13 Firefighter Jobs in West Columbia, Sc

FIREFIGHTER (CERTIFIED)
City of Columbia, SC —Columbia, SC
- $43,800.00 - $52,112.49 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Fire Safety Off I - Firefighter Recruit - FIREM
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $37,200 - $59,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
FIREFIGHTER (NON-CERTIFIED)
City of Columbia, SC —Columbia, SC
- $34,900.00 - $41,523.42 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER ENGINEER
NORTHSTAR EMS INC —Blythewood, SC
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER
NORTHSTAR EMS INC —Blythewood, SC
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
Fire Safety Off I - Firefighter - FIREM
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $37,200 - $59,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Fire Safety Off I - 61049354 - FMO
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $37,200 - $59,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Fire Safety Officer I - FIREM
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $17.88 - $28.61 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Fire Safety Off II - Driver Operator - FIREM
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $39,300 - $66,800 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
State Fire – Lead Instructor (Recruit and Municipal Training Programs)
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $50,000 - $63,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Fire Safety Off I - 61099355 - FMO
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $37,200 - $59,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Industrial Training Coordinator
NORTHSTAR EMS INC —Blythewood, SC
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
INDUSTRIAL FIRE CAPTAIN
NORTHSTAR EMS INC —Blythewood, SC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification

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FIREFIGHTER (CERTIFIED)

City of Columbia, SC -
Columbia, SC

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Full-time
$43,800.00 - $52,112.49 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Class D

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Description

This position responds to calls within jurisdiction for fire suppression, hazardous materials responses and rescue operations; provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes; provides medical assistance at the First Responder level as necessary, and performs related work as required. This classification works by following procedures but often has some independence in how or when to accomplish them; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, and lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to fire hazards, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, airborne particles, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Essential Job Functions

Responds to emergency situations within the Columbia Fire Department’s jurisdiction to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties;
Provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes; assists with salvage, overhaul, cleanup and evacuation activities as necessary;
Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring medical treatment at the First Responder level, including administering CPR, removing victims from danger, administering First Aid, etc.;
Documents all fire and other emergency incidents and responses;
Participates in fire prevention and fire safety education activities;
Cleans and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, stations and grounds; tests and maintains fire hoses; maintains emergency response equipment in a constant state of readiness;
Performs special details as assigned;
Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
Attends training, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression and prevention methods; maintains required certifications;
Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.;
Remains available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

High school diploma or GED;
Valid Class “D” Driver’s License;
IFSAC and/or Pro Board Certified Firefighter II;
EMR and/or EMT Certification preferred;
One year of experience as a career firefighter is preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must complete entry level testing;
Must successfully complete Columbia Fire Department 8 Week Direct Hire Recruit School.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates;
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as fire engines, fire suppression equipment, rescue equipment, medical equipment, etc.; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope;
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
Ability to clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

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FIREFIGHTER (CERTIFIED)

Fire Safety Off I - Firefighter Recruit - FIREM

FIREFIGHTER (NON-CERTIFIED)

INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER ENGINEER

INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER

Fire Safety Off I - Firefighter - FIREM

Fire Safety Off I - 61049354 - FMO

Fire Safety Officer I - FIREM

Fire Safety Off II - Driver Operator - FIREM

State Fire – Lead Instructor (Recruit and Municipal Training Programs)

Fire Safety Off I - 61099355 - FMO

Industrial Training Coordinator

INDUSTRIAL FIRE CAPTAIN

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