Leading Firefighter
Regional areas
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 the response to fire incidents and firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus, and all related work as required in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Responding to fires, rescues, and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
- Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
- Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by next level authority
- Operating a range of equipment to control, manage, and extinguish fires
- Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship, and supervision of seniors and officers in charge
- Participating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness training as directed
- Training all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
- Advising on preventative and corrective actions
- Implementing the relevant procedures and strategies to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property
- Performing basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Checking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Completing computerized occurrence logs to maintain proper records of daily occurrences
- Conducting health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment
- Completing pro forma documentation
- Participating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
- Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialized vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed
- Operating a range of machinery to hoist, lower, gain access to buildings, and/or extricate victims, equipment, and any other persons at emergency incidents
- Ensuring that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated and utilized
- Assisting with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education, and training drills
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act by conducting necessary safety inspections and ensuring adherence to all policies
- Ensuring compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effecting repairs where possible
- Completing all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policy
- Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel-related functions
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 – 3 years related experience are essential
- Valid code C1/EC driver's license with PrDP
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
- Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems
- Clear criminal record
- Capability to react efficiently to emergency situations
- Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required
- Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
- EMT certification
- First Aid levels 1 to 3
- ILS advantageous
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
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Preference is given to existing employees at all times, and the choice made is purely on merit. Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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