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Junior Fire Fighter (Newcastle)

Junior Fire Fighter (Newcastle)

Fidelity Services GroupNewcastle, ZA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : Junior Fire Fighter (Newcastle)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Newcastle Deadline : May 22, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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
  • Security / Safety  jobs