Firefighter - Worcester

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Firefighter

Positions exist for the use and application of Firefighters within the Fidelity Group to respond and deal with any and all fire related incidents.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to response of Fire incidents and firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining of firefighting equipment and apparatus and all related work as required in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.

Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive) carries out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officer-in-charge by:

Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents

Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances

Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority

Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by next level authority

Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires

Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors

Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers in charge

Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training as directed

To train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires

Advise on preventative and corrective actions

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions and property

Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness

Checking, cleaning, testing and maintaining vehicles and equipment

Complete computerised occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily occurrences

Conducting health and safety inspections in order to maintain a safe work environment in the workplace

Completing of pro forma documentation

Participating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings

Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialised vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed

Operating a range of machinery to hoist lower, gain access to buildings and/or extricate victims, equipment and any other persons at emergency incidents

Ensure that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated and utilised to save lives and property

Assist with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education and training drills

Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the shift, by conducting the necessary safety inspections, ensuring subordinates are provided with, use and maintain prescribed protective clothing as well as ensuring adherence to all policies and orders made to promote personal safety and the prevention of loss

Ensures compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effecting repairs where possible at shift level in order to contribute to ensuring operational readiness and reduction of damage to equipment

Complete of all shift related administrative routines specified in departmental policy and orders to ensure efficiency and maintenance of prescribed records/registers under the auspice of the Fire Chief

Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel related functions

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification

IFSAC Accredited

NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification

Firefighter II Certification

Firefighting training and at least 2 – 3 years related experience are essential

Valid code C1 drivers license with PrDP

Advanced driving experience advantageous

Medically and physically fit

Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures

Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire

Clear criminal record.

Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations

Administration, interpersonal communication and customer liaison skills are required.

Hazmat experience and knowledge essential

EMT certification

First Aid levels 1 to 3

Industries:Management Consulting

Function: Others