Junior Firefighter - Western Cape

Full job description Firefighter Regional areas 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