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The brief

Hardeeville Fire Department in Hardeeville, South Carolina is hiring for Lateral (FAO) SR Firefighter. The posted pay is $59,575–$92,341 a year. That figure includes planned overtime. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); Paramedic certification (preferred). Only lateral candidates — currently certified firefighters — may apply. The shift schedule is 24/48.

Among 43 current South Carolina postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 95% of them; the median among them is $52,000/yr.

About Hardeeville Fire Department

Hardeeville Fire Department has 5 stations.

The Hardeeville Fire Department is actively working to enhance its emergency response capabilities and public safety through regional initiatives and workforce development programs.

Hardeeville Fire Department has 3 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

Who can applyLaterals only
EMT certificationAt application
Driver's licenseAt application
Paramedic certificationPreferred
Shift schedule24/48

Description

The Senior Firefighter protectsand serves the public through fire prevention activities, emergency responses to fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue incidents.

Examples of Duties

  • Drive emergency vehicles to calls for service - Operate pump and/or aerial device - Must be familiar with and able to perform all functions of on-scene emergency operations - Perform fire suppression and rescue activities to protect life and property- Perform other duties as required

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Maintain a valid Class “E” driver’s license or equivalent - Minimum of two (2) years of continuous fire service. - All requirements must have been successfully completed for the rank of Firefighter and successfully complete the following courses: - Building Construction Awareness- 1123 - Emergency Vehicle Driver Training- 1210 - Pump Operations 1- 1220 - Aerial Operations- 1250 - Technical Rescuer- 3310 - NIMS for the Fire Service - NREMT Certification as an EMT, AEMT, NRP - SC Licensed as an EMT, AEMT, or NRP

Supplemental Information

Sign on Bonus - $3,000 for certified individual. $1,500 for a new recruit. Credit for years of service up to 10% Up to 173 hours of built-in Overtime Double time on Holidays worked 24/48 shift schedule Paid Employee Healthcare Advanced EMT - $2,000 bonus Paramedic - $6,000 bonus Critical Care Paramedic - $1,000 SCFA Instructor - $1,000

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. For full details visit our beneftis page at https://www.peba.sc.gov