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GREENVILLE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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FIREFIGHTER I

No former Firefighting experience required!

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.

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FIREFIGHTER II (EMT)

- Must hold International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter II certification meeting (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter II standards

- One year of verifiable experience

- High school diploma or equivalent plus six months to one year of advanced study or training in firefighting and basic life support

- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.

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FIREFIGHTER III (EMT)

- Must hold International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter II certification meeting (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter II standards

- Two years of verifiable experience as a Firefighter II

- High school diploma or equivalent plus six months to one year of advanced study or training in firefighting and basic life support

- Valid South Carolina Class E (or SC Class B CDL)

- Current CPR and AED certifications, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician credentials as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P)

- SCFA NIMS ICS or a NFA course meeting NIMS ICS (100, 200 & 700)

- SCFA EVDT & SCFA Pump Operations and SCFA Basic Aerial Operations class or equivalent Pro Board or IFSAC certification

- Certifications from the State of South Carolina and/or equivalent program in one of the following areas:

  • Hazardous Materials Technician Certifications: Must have successfully completed and received certification through the South Carolina Fire Academy or equivalent program (e.g. SCFA 40hrs OSHA program or equivalent). Must also successfully complete 8 hours of terrorism awareness training.
  • Technical Rescue Certification(s): Must have successfully completed and received certification through the South Carolina Fire Academy or equivalent program in Basic Rope Rescue (SCFA 24 hrs. program or equivalent) and one of the following:
    • Confined Space Entry (SCFA 24 hrs. program or equivalent).
    • High Angle Rescue (SCFA 24 hrs. program or equivalent).


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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A RECRUITMENT CYCLE

  • Applications accepted & reviewed by GCFD 

     

  • Selected candidates are invited for on-site testing 

    1. Written Test

    2. Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
    Click here to learn more on this test.

     

  • Passing candidates are invited to an in-person interview 

     

  • Passing candidates are hired based on position availability 

     

MORE ABOUT CPAT

This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to perform the Greenville City Fire Department's Physical Agility Test. This test is to insure that possible new hires are physically able to perform essential job tasks at emergency incidents.  No firefighting experience is necessary to complete this test.

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City of Greenville Human Resources
864-467-4530
jobs@greenvillesc.gov