Part Time Fire and Rescue

Career Opportunities with Dewees Island Property OwnersA great place to work.Careers At Dewees Island Property OwnersCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Summary: Under general supervision, working in conjunction with the Fire Chief and POA Management, the Public Safety Officer performs various duties to protect life, property, and the environment, including responding to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous materials alarms and public service calls; drives, operates, and maintains firefighting, emergency medical, and associated vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; performs the full range of fire suppression duties; provides basic life support emergency medical assistance; conducts fire prevention inspection and public education programs including fire safety inspections of buildings; and conducts and participates in firefighting, fire prevention, public education, disaster preparedness, and related training activities. Maintains the Dewees Island Emergency Services fire fighting, first responder, security, and general emergency equipment, and maintains a state of readiness at all times.The following certifications are essential:Possession of Firefighter II certification issued by the State of South Carolina and CPR/AED certifications.Possession of Pump Ops II certification.Possession of a valid, current driver's license is essential for all Dewees Island employees.The following licenses are preferred but not essential:EMT-1Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness/Operations certificationEssential Duties and Responsibilities include:Respond to fire, emergency medical, rescue, and hazardous material alarms and emergency calls; perform tasks to suppress or control fires; assist in all phases of fire suppression.Drive, operate, and maintain firefighting and suppression apparatus and specialized equipment and vehicles.Perform emergency medical care/first responder care for Island emergencies.Prepare, submit, and maintain reports on incidents, apparatus maintenance, and inventory.Assist in the investigation of fire and vandalism scenes.Maintain skill levels and certifications relevant to assigned responsibilities; participate in drills and training exercises.Participate in public relations and fire/safety education activities.Perform routine inspections of buildings; identify fire and life safety hazards.Maintain fire station facilities and equipment.Respond to hazardous materials incidents.Perform special projects as assigned.Provide security services as directed.Perform a variety of other POA duties to ensure public facilities and infrastructure are maintained.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and/or Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in fire science, fire apparatus operation, hydraulics, emergency medical techniques, police or security service, mechanics, or a related field. One year of experience minimum is required.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of Firefighter II certification issued by the State of South Carolina and CPR/AED certifications. Possession of a valid, current driver's license is essential for all Dewees Island employees.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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