Volunteer Firefighter

Goose Creek Rural Fire Department

Volunteer Firefighter

Goose Creek, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us

    The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department is a combination paid/volunteer fire department in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Our primary coverage area is the unincorporated areas of Goose Creek. We provide full-time coverage with both part-time and volunteer staff. We protect a district of over 600 residential homes, 5 shopping centers, 3 schools, 13 apartment complexes, 11 industrial facilities, and a population of over 20,000. We provide free training to members ranging from entry level to advanced for all positions in the department. Once basic training is completed, all members are required to work a specific number of shifts in the station.

    Job Position Description

    The position of Volunteer Firefighter is an entry level position and applies to volunteer personnel who are new to the Department. All personnel will be required to complete six (6) months of probation regardless of their level of training. The Volunteer Firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency calls relating to fires, hazardous materials, rescues, emergency medical incidents, and perform station duties as assigned by the supervisor. In addition to emergency related incidents, the volunteer firefighter is responsible for promoting Fire Prevention and general safety to the residents of the district.

    Responsibilities

    Fire Suppression

    Emergency Medical Response

    Fire Prevention and Public Education

    Maintaining training requirements and participate in all station training

    Volunteer Training Meetings are held on Tuesday Evening and Saturday Morning

    Volunteer members are expected to attend 50% of the scheduled training meetings

    Complete a minimum of 4 12-hour duty shifts each month

    Qualifications

    No prerequisite training required

    Successful Background Check

    Benefits

    All training provided at no cost

    South Carolina Tax Credit Incentive

    Monetary Incentive Stipends