Station Officer 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 responding 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 to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.
Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive) 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 directed by the level of authorityResuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the next level authorityOperating 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 duties under the guidance and supervision of seniors and officers in chargeParticipating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness training as directedTraining all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight firesAdvising on preventative and corrective actionsImplementing relevant procedures, strategies, and using proper equipment to promote local or national security activitiesPerforming basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readinessChecking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipmentCompleting computerized occurrence logs to maintain proper records of daily occurrencesConducting health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environmentCompleting pro forma documentationParticipating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetingsDriving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialized vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directedOperating machinery to hoist, lower, gain access to buildings, and/or extricate victims at emergency incidentsEnsuring that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operatedAssisting with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education, and training drillsEnsuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act by conducting necessary safety inspections and ensuring adherence to policiesEnsuring compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effecting repairs where possibleCompleting all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policyUndertaking supervisory and personnel-related functionsQualifications, experience and other competencies required: Grade 12 as a minimum school qualificationIFSAC AccreditedNFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certificationFirefighter II CertificationFirefighting training and at least 2 – 3 years related experienceValid code C1/EC driver's license with PrDPAdvanced driving experience advantageousMedically and physically fitGood understanding of Fire prevention proceduresKnowledge of Fire-fighting systemsClear criminal recordCapability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situationsAdministration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills requiredHazmat experience and knowledge essentialEMT certificationFirst Aid levels 1 to 3ILS advantageousCore Competencies: Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenSound understanding of the Hazmat guidelinesSound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conductSound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applicationsWe reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Preference is given to existing employees, 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. 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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