Leading/Senior Firefighter - Western Cape

Lead/Senior 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:

• 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
• All related work as required 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 the 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 guidance, mentorship, and supervision
• Participating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness training
• Training relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
• Advising on preventative and corrective actions
• Implementing relevant procedures and strategies to promote local or national security activities
• 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
• Operating machinery to hoist, lower, gain access to buildings, and/or extricate victims
• Ensuring that fire apparatus and emergency equipment can be safely operated
• Assisting with Fire and Safety training and fire safety inspections
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensuring compliance with 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
• Valid code C1 driver’s license with PrDP
• Advanced driving experience advantageous
• Medically and physically fit
• Good understanding and practice of fire prevention procedures
• Knowledge of firefighting systems
• Clear criminal record
• Capability to react efficiently to emergency situations
• Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills
• Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
• EMT certification
• First Aid levels 1 to 3

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
• Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications

Interested candidates whose credentials best match the requirements can send their CVs.

It is company policy that preference is given to existing employees and the choice is made purely on merit. We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.