Extra Duty Fire Fighter

Full Description

LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
233 North Acline Street
Lake City, South Carolina 29560
843-374-2470

POSITION: EXTR-DUTY ENGINEER/FIREFIGHTER

POSITION DUTIES: May be called to work to cover for full-time personnel in
order for Department to maintain minimum staffing requirements. There is no
guarantee of hours. Performs Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical
Responder duties on assigned shift. Maintains records and prepares reports as
required. Cleans and maintains fire/rescue apparatus, equipment, station and
grounds; tests fire hoses and fire hydrants; maintains emergency response
equipment in a constant state of readiness. Attends training, seminars, and
maintains required certifications.

MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND MONTHLY DRILLS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires high school diploma or GED
equivalent and must possess a valid SC driver’s license, IFSAC Firefighter I
Certification, CPR-First Aid Certification, and may be required to obtain other
technical certifications as deemed necessary. Must be in good physically able to
perform all firefighter duties.

SALARY: Depending on qualifications and experience (no guarantee of hours)
HOW TO APPLY: Must submit Lake City Fire Department Employment
Application to: CITY OF LAKE CITY ADMINISTATION BUILDING (Human
Resources) Located at 202 KELLEY STREET LAKE CITY, SC 29560 or email to
hr@cityoflakecity.org.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and
various background investigations, which may include criminal history, driving
records, credit reports, employment history, education verification, and personal
references. The City of Lake City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LAKE CITY SOUTH CAROLINA

Job Title: Extra Duty Fire Engineer / Firefighter

Job Summary: May be called to work to cover for full-time personnel in order for
Department to maintain minimum staffing requirements. There is no guarantee of hours.
Performs fire suppression and rescue operations too efficiently and effectively protect the
lives and property of those in need of assistance; provides medical assistance at the First
Responder level as necessary, and performs related work as required. Cleans and maintains
fire/rescue apparatus, equipment, station and grounds; tests fire hoses and fire hydrants;
maintains emergency response equipment in a constant state of readiness. Attends training,
seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression and prevention
methods; maintains required certifications.

Essential Functions:

1. Responds fire apparatus to alarms.
2. Responsible for pumping fire engines, laying hose lines, firefighting, first responder
   duties and other functions as directed by the on-duty Lieutenant/Supervisor.
3. Completes fire reports and other paperwork as needed.
4. Fire Engineers report to the shift Lieutenant/Supervisor.

Marginal Job Functions:

1. Must be able to respond at all hours.
2. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND MONTHLY DRILLS
3. Must have good moral and character.
4. Must be willing to take orders from higher ranking Officers.

Skills Required to Perform Duties of this Job:

1. Must be able to attend Firefighting courses and Department Training during off duty
   time and on weekends.
2. Must abide by City policies and Fire Department SOG’s
3. Must be able to operate and drive all fire apparatus.
4. Minimal experience in firefighting.
5. Must have basic knowledge and skills to work with computers and ability to complete
   all required paperwork.

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties on the Job:

1. High School Diploma.
2. Minimum experience in the fire service.

Weight Lifting (or other physical) Requirements to Perform Duties of the Job:

1. Be able to lift and carry 100 pounds.
2. Be in good physical shape and shall be required to pass a Medical Examination.
3. Be physically able to perform all duties of a firefighter.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

1. Must have a valid SC Driver’s License.
2. Minimum certifications: Firefighter I, CPR First Aid certification.
3. Certifications that must be obtained: SC Class E Driver’s License, NFPA Firefighter
   II, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, Pump-Operations I, Basic Aerial Operations,
   Rope Rescue Low Angle Operations, Confined Space Entry Operations, Trench
   Rescue I, Municipal Approach to Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Incident Safety
   Officer, Arson Detection for First Responders, National Incident Management
   System I-300 and I-400 and any other required NIMS Training.
4. Must maintain current CPR and AED certification.

*** THE CITY OF LAKE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY,
INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE CITY OF
LAKE CITY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT
THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE
PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB
DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR
OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT WILL.”
THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. ***

Received By: ______ Date: ______