Firefighter - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • Proven experience as firefighter
• • Working knowledge of firefighting equipment and apparatus
• • Knowledge of first aid/CPR methods
• • Willingness to follow legal rules and guidelines and firefighting standards at all times
• • Great physical strength and stamina partnered with the ability to dress and move quickly
• • Patient and cool tempered with the ability to function in a team
• • Dedicated and compassionate
• • A practical mind and problem-solving ability
• • Successful passing of firefighting exams (written, physical, psychological etc.)
• • High school diploma or higher; degree in fire science is a plus
• • Certification as emergency medical technicians (EMT) is preferred

Responsibilities:

• • Respond to fire alarms quickly to regulate and extinguish forest or building fires
• • Operate firefighting and rescuing equipment such as aerial ladders, axes, fire hoses etc.
• • Provide emergency medical services with compliance to established standards
• • Inspect scenes of fire or accidents to identify causes or discover significant findings
• • Clean up fire scenes by removing debris and burned items
• • Respond to other emergency situations and assist those in need
• • Write accurate reports after incidents and submit them to superiors
• • Clean and maintain personal equipment and keep it ready for use
• • Participate in fire drills as a way to stay alert and up-to-date with job duties
• • Assist in public educational programs to help prevent dangerous fire accidents