Firefighter – Bloemfontein
Fidelity Services Group
Bloemfontein, Free State
Permanent
Closing Date 17 January 2025Job Details Division: Fidelity ADT
Business Unit: FADT – Gauteng
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Public Safety
Job functional area: Other
Job Description 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:
Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidentsResponding to incidents involving hazardous substancesExtricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directedResuscitating and treating injured personsOperating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish firesUndertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or propertyPreparing for emergency incidents and protection dutiesParticipating in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness trainingTraining relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight firesAdvising on preventative and corrective actionsImplementing relevant procedures and strategies for security activitiesPerforming basic maintenance on equipmentChecking, cleaning, testing and maintaining vehicles and equipmentCompleting computerized occurrence logsConducting health and safety inspectionsParticipating in Health and Safety Committee meetingsDriving and operating specialized vehicles/appliances at emergency incidentsOperating machinery to gain access to buildings and/or extricate victimsEnsuring effective operation of fire apparatus and emergency equipmentAssisting with Fire and Safety training and inspectionsEnsuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety ActCompleting shift-related administrative routinesUndertaking supervisory functionsQualifications, experience and other competencies required: Grade 12 as a minimum school qualificationIFSAC AccreditedNFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certificationFirefighter II Certification2 – 3 years related experienceValid code C1 drivers license with PrDPAdvanced driving experience advantageousMedically and physically fitGood understanding and practice of Fire prevention proceduresKnowledge of Fire-fighting systemsClear criminal recordCapability to react efficiently to emergency situationsAdministration, interpersonal communication and customer liaison skillsHazmat experience and knowledge essentialEMT certificationFirst Aid levels 1 to 3Core Competencies: Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenSound understanding of Hazmat guidelinesUnderstanding of the Security Industry and conduct regulationsUnderstanding of firefighter instructor applicationsInterested 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.
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