Fire Fighter / Fire Engineer, City of Newberry
Ensures the readiness and condition of all department resources including emergency response vehicles, hand tools and equipment, and buildings/grounds. Conduct fire and life safety inspections of both residential and commercial buildings throughout the Newberry area.
Plans and conducts fire and life safety education programs for all educational and age levels. Responds safely and effectively to emergencies, and operates all vehicles including aerial devices, pumpers, hazardous materials mitigation, fire inspections, and fire prevention.
The City’s fire department operates for 2236 hours annually with work being scheduled on a 24/48 rotating shift. Call-back rates apply for interrupted sleep time while on shift, training time when scheduled off shift, working parades/events, and when returning while off duty to perform work during scheduled time off.
Ability to pass NFPA Firefighter I Certification and ability to pass a physical by NFPA 1582.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment and ability to prioritize tasks.
Please visit the City's website at https://www.cityofnewberry.com/services/human_resources.php and click Online Career Center for more details and to apply.
The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.