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State of South Carolina

Fire Safety Off IV - 61058468 - FMO

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A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.

$74,308 / year median in South Carolina

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Plans, schedules, and supervises fire protection activities to include administrative, managerial, and leadership responsibilities. He/she works under limited supervision and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Fire Chief in his/her absence. Directs and performs as team leader for control and extinguishment of structural, wildland, and vehicular fires. Respond to medical, confined space, hazardous materials, and other related emergency calls. Assist with executing program(s) designed to provide required training and safety for McCrady visitors and employees. Serves as the lead Fire Inspector and Trainer for assigned shift and performs other related fire duties as required. A high school diploma and (10) years of progressively accountable firefighting experience with a minimum of (5) years in a supervisory position. Must possess current First Aid, CPR, AED medical training and must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License and be able to obtain a federal government driver's license as required. Applicants must meet
NFPA-1582
physical standards with the ability to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Must have knowledge of Supervisory and Command & Control techniques, firefighting, rescue procedures, and life safety inspections. Responsible for leading a shift in training, on all firefighting topics, structural firefighting techniques, hazardous material storage/handling, first aid, and the requirements of Army Regulations 420-1 and DoDI 6055. Must possess; (IFSAC) or ProBoard Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector I or SC FM-FI-I, Fire Instructor I, Driver/Operator Pumper/MWS, HazMat IC, Tele-communicator I/II. Additional certification required is
ICS/NIMS 100
through 800. If required, must be able to obtain a National Security Clearance at the "Secret" level. Must have knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems. Operate office equipment, communication devices, fire-fighting vehicles/tools, and related equipment. Applicants can be granted up to one (1)-year to obtain lesser required certification(s) as granted by the Fire Chief. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status .
Note:
Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.