Firefighter II

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement– York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement– York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values -Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it?  Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are hiring 2 full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Firefighter II positions.  The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties to suppress structural and non-structural fires, responds to emergency medical, hazardous material, and rescue situations throughout York County. May serve on special teams as needed. Positions in this class require prior firefighting experience. Appointment to the Firefighter II position requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class, including the proven ability to drive and operate all fire vehicles, a detailed knowledge of the streets, and a knowledge of hydraulics and on scene fire operations.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 115: $24.79 - $29.74 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Our Total Compensation Package:  

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Performs fire suppression activities to combat, and extinguish fires at a fire scene, including laying and/or connecting hose, directing water, raising and climbing ladders.
• Enters, searches, and extricates individuals from burning structures and removes dangerous/damaged structures/furniture and fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned vehicles including checking tools, equipment, supplies and materials of each vehicle including all fire suppression and emergency medical response to ensure that vehicles are in proper operating condition.
• Performs a variety of emergency rescue activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations.
• Provides basic/advanced life support and administer basic/advanced emergency medical care and pre-hospital first aid care to individuals when at an emergency scene.
• Participates in regular training/drills programs and a variety of community service activities.
• Presents fire prevention/safety programs to school groups, civic groups/organizations and the general public to discuss techniques, and practices.
• Completes incident documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures and maintain department records of local business renderings to facilitate the efficient response and suppression activities.
• Performs daily check/inspection of personal fire suppression gear, protective clothing and related equipment to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Certifications and Licenses:  

• Valid driver's license Class E is required, Class B preferred.
• Must possess S.C. Firefighter.
• First Aid/CPR certifications. 
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required. 

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.  

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):  Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.  

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:  York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:   May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $24 - $36