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Junior Fire Fighter (Bloemfontein)

Fidelity Services GroupVrystaat, South Africa

5 days ago

Job description

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 under supervision 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 conducting emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
Resuscitating and treating injured persons and conducting emergency operations as directed by next level authority
Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
Operating mobile and fixed breathing apparatus
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. Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure a safe environment.
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 incidents.

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 years related experience are essential

Valid, unendorsed vehicle driver’s license

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

EMT certification

First Aid levels 1 to 3

Basic Ambulance Attendant

Core Competencies

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Sound understanding of the Hazmat guidelines

Sound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority

Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role

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Junior Fire Fighter • Vrystaat, South Africa