Firefighter 1 EOC

Salary: $46,945.60 Annually

Location : Lancaster, SC

Job Type: FULL TIME

Department: Fire Rescue

Opening Date: 10/24/2025

Description

Under general supervision, controls & extinguishes fires, protects life & property, & maintains all fire equipment. Receives & responds to fire alarms & other emergency calls performing the necessary functions & operations to efficiently handle any fire ground situation. Performs fire inspections & pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle & equipment maintenance, & other related tasks as assigned. Reports to the Fire Rescue Captain and/or Lancaster County Fire Rescue Director within the established chain of command. Works a 40 hour schedule, daytime, weekdays initially, with changes to 24 hour shift schedule moving forward to include 7 day coverage for the county.

Examples of Duties

Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations to efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Reports to the Lancaster County Fire Service Director through the established chain of command.

Typical Qualifications

High School graduate with successful completion of firefighter training courses equivalent to South Carolina Fire Academy courses 1152, 2722, NFPA Firefighter I and II, Lancaster County Blood Born Pathogen, and first aid with Medical first responder required in first year. Hazmat Technician will be required in the first year of employment along with pump operations. Must possess a minimum class E South Carolina Driver's License or CDL with tanker endorsement. At least two years experience in active fire service participation preferred. Combinations of education, training and service along with volunteer service with will be taken into consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer

State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance

Eyemed Vision Insurance

SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions

Long Term Disability

Family Medical Leave

Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

On-site Health Clinic

Employee Wellness Programs

Discount YMCA Membership

Lunch & Learn Programs

Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans

Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement