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The modern day fire service
is more than jumping onto a fire engine and responding with lights
flashing and sirens blaring to put out a fire! Today's fire service is
dedicated to the importance of fire safety and educating the public on
fire prevention. Fighting fires is only one part of today's fire and
rescue service. In addition to fire suppression you will be extensively
trained in automobile extrication, medical first
response and recognition of Hazardous Materials. In addition to these
basic fundamentals, you may train to become a member of one of our
specialized teams such as the
Hazardous Materials Team,
Technical Rescue Team,
or the
Marine Assistance Pact Team.
The opportunities for
employment with the Brotherhood is possible for the right person with
the right attitude! If you want to know more... continue to read on.
Qualifications for
employment
As a firefighter up will be
under regular supervision, receive and respond to fire alarms and other
emergency calls as required, and perform the necessary functions and
operations to efficiently and effectively protect the lives and property
of those in need of assistance. You will provide medical assistance at
the First Responder, EMT or Paramedic level as certified.
All applicants must meet
the following minimum standards. You must be 18 years of age, have a
high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma supplemented by
formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to
satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized
advanced training in fire service or a closely related field, or an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must complete required
coursework and maintain Interior Structural Firefighter and other
certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire Academy.
You must have a South
Carolina driver's license, Good driving record, and be good character
and reputation. Must possess CPR and First Aid certification; may be
required to possess EMT or Paramedic certification.
All applicants will undergo
a series of tests that include:
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JRPAT or Job Related Physical Agility Test.
This test is similar to the Firefighter Combat Challenge© and must be
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Drug test |
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Physical exam |
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Written proficiency exam.
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Starting pay for
firefighters is $26,401.00
Work Schedule
All administrative office
staff personnel work from Monday through Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm. All fire suppression
personnel work a shift schedule of 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off
duty starting at 8:00am.
Health Benefits
Health and dental insurance
is paid for by City of North Charleston for all employees with a small fee for
dependents for dental insurance. At this time there is a $250 deductible
per person per year for health insurance.
Retirement Program
All NCFD personnel are
members of the SC Police Retirement System. This means you may retire
after 55 years of age with 25 years of service.
Vacation/Annual Leave
As an employee of the City
of North Charleston, you receive 12 paid holidays a year. Regular
employees who have satisfactorily completed the probationary period
accrue annual leave on a bi-weekly pro-rated basis. From
probation to 10 years of employment you earn 2 weeks per year. Employees
from 10 years to 20 years earn 3 weeks per year
and any employee over 20 years earn 4 weeks per year.
Family Medical Leave Act
The entitles employees to
take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12 month period for family and
medical reasons, and at the conclusion of leave guarantees employees
reinstatement to either the same or equivalent position. To be eligible,
an employee must have worked for the City at least 12 months and for at
least 1250 hours during the year preceding the start of the FMLA Leave.
Fire Department Employee
Supplemental Retirement System
When employed by the
department, each employee is automatically a member of the South
Carolina State Firefighters Association.
Each year the department receives, from the South Carolina State Firefighter's Association
"Firemen's Insurance & Inspection Fund" a lump sum of money. All funds
expended shall be for the collective benefit and enjoyment of the entire
department and meet the requirements of all laws, rules and regulations
governing these funds.
The department also offers
their employees a 1% Supplemental Retirement Plan. This plan is called
the City of North Charleston Fire Department 1% Retirement Plan and Trust. This
retirement program is made available from funds, received on a yearly
basis, from the South Carolina State Firefighter's Association "Firemen's
Insurance & Inspection Fund".
Download a City of North Charleston Application for Employment:
PDF
Application
For more
information, call 843-740-2616
or
email us at
Employment Information.
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