WE’RE HIRING FIREFIGHTERS
Greenwood County Fire Service – Greenwood County, SC

Ready to serve your community and build a career in the fire service? Greenwood County is now accepting applications for Firefighter II / Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

Who We Are

We provide fire protection to all of Greenwood County (outside the City of Greenwood) through a strong career + volunteer system:

• 6 Full-Time & 2 Part-Time Firefighters Staffed Daily
• 12 Volunteer Fire Districts
• Each career station supports 4 districts

We work side-by-side with our volunteers to deliver professional, countywide coverage.

Growing & Improving

Thanks to the 1% Local Option Sales Tax (passed in 2016), our department has seen major improvements:

✔ Upgraded stations & apparatus
✔ Better equipment and training
✔ Stronger fire protection across the county
✔ Continued investment in personnel

Work Schedule (Portland Schedule)

Enjoy a built-in work/life balance:

• 24 hrs ON / 72 hrs OFF
• 48 hrs ON / 72 hrs OFF
• Rotating schedule

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $43,292.54/year without calculating built-in overtime
• Potential: $50,775.00 with built in overtime, holiday and in-service pay.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to fire & medical emergencies
• Perform fire suppression & rescue operations
• Provide EMR-level patient care
• Operate apparatus & equipment
• Conduct inspections & pre-plans
• Work closely with volunteer firefighters

Requirements

• Firefighter II (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• EMR Certification
• CPR Certification
• Valid SC Driver’s License (CDL or Class E)
• High School Diploma or GED
• EVDT
• Pump Operations 1

Join Our Team

Be part of a department that values teamwork, service, and professionalism—and a county that invests in its fire service.

Apply now through the Greenwood County website

Greenwood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION SUMMARY

Greenwood County is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter II / Emergency Medical Responder. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled firefighting, emergency medical response, and fire prevention duties. Responsibilities include preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires; protecting life and property; assisting the public; and performing station and equipment maintenance. Work is performed under close to general supervision in accordance with established procedures and protocols. See Greenwood County Website for full job description.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to emergencies with assigned equipment, lays and connects fire hose lines, holds nozzles, and directs water streams.
• Responds to medical emergency scenes and performs Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) procedures.
• Communicates via radio with the radio dispatch center, hospital personnel, and other public safety agencies to receive and transmit instructions involving patient care. Provides instructions to first responders and bystanders in the use of first aid equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, including inspecting fire suppression apparatus and equipment, fire hydrants, draft sites, and other related emergency equipment.
• Completes emergency incident reports and forms in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares and completes pre-fire planning surveys of commercial structures and gathers the information necessary for the preparation of pre-fire plans.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attends in-service training as required to maintain certification.
• Communicates with department members, as well as outside agencies, through various communication systems.
• Assists with general housekeeping of the station.
• Drives fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and other department vehicles as required.
• Operates fire pumps and other devices used in fire suppression.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent
• Emergency Medical Responder course/training.
• No prior experience is required. Previous fire suppression experience preferred.

BENEFITS

Greenwood County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Participation in the PORS Retirement System
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Stable full-time employment with ongoing training and advancement opportunities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Greenwood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Greenwood County to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,292.54 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance