Firefighter Engineer

Salary: $50,469.00 - $58,039.00 Annually

Location : SC 29429, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: AF210881

Department: Awendaw Fire

Opening Date: 03/26/2026

Description

Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department is seeking a qualified Firefighter/Engineer for 48/96 shift work.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,469 - $58,039 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

All prospective candidates must possess the following minimum requirements, but not limited to, additional courses may be required upon hire or within a specified time frame according to our training matrix:

18 years of age

High school graduate or equivalent or higher

Valid S.C. driver's license (Class E or CDL) with a good driving record (10-year driving record required with application)

5 years of experience as a Firefighter

Current IFSAC or Pro-Board Firefighter II certification

Current SCFA Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT) certification

Current SCFA Pump Operations I and SCFA Pump Operations II

Current Medical Emergency Responder/Professional CPR Certification or higher

SCFA 2153- ICS 300

SCFA 2154- ICS 400

SCFA 2100- Fire Officer 1

SCFA 4171- Fire Instructor 1

SCFA 1250- Aerial Operations

Ability to lift and drag at least 189 pounds and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

Additional Preferred Certificates:

NREMT-Basic or higher

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Annual and Sick Leave

Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays

South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan

Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)

Optional Deferred Compensation Program

Longevity and Merit Pay Increases

Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Well-being ProgramFor more information, visit our