Firefighter Charleston County South Carolina
FirefighterCharleston, SC30+ days ago
Examples include the use of halyards on extension ladders to reach windows, balconies, and roofs of fire structures and heavy hydraulic actuated tools and hand tools in vehicle extrication; Removes victims of hazardous environments from structures, sometimes requiring climbing and use of ladders; Reduces fire loss by the removal of personal property and by overhaul and complete extinguishment of all flaming materials; Performs minor preventative maintenance and vehicle inventory in accordance with Department policies and procedures, including maintenance of accurate, up-to-date records and logs and the writing of reports; Informs appropriate personnel of apparatus/equipment status and/or maintenance issues; Performs fire hazard inspections and pre-incident surveys of residential, commercial and industrial structures. Studies fire prevention, fire protection, firefighting, emergency medical and rescue techniques, and other subjects that may be required or deemed necessary; Maintains a current level of knowledge at all times related to the provision of basic emergency medical care; Learns how to operate and drive apparatus in routine and emergency situations and how to properly care for equipment, tools, and vehicles; Communicates with the established command structure via two-way radio, voice, hand signals, or other verbal or visual cues; Performs community service and public education activities as necessary; Acts as a courteous and professional Department liaison to the public when answering questions, performing demonstrations, or hosting station visits; Participates in daily physical training.