21 Firefighter jobs in South Africa
Firefighter
Posted 25 days ago
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Fire Ops SA is dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment through professional fire suppression, rescue, and emergency services. We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and resilient individual to join our First Response Tactical Firefighting & Rescue Service as a Firefighter. If you are ready to face challenging situations and make a direct impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
As a Firefighter, you will play a crucial role in fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and disaster response. You will work as part of a team, responding to emergencies, providing life-saving services, and ensuring public safety. This physically demanding and rewarding position requires a strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and service to the community.
Personal Attributes:- Physical Fitness
Must meet the physical requirements for firefighting, including strength, stamina, and agility, with the ability to lift heavy equipment and perform strenuous tasks. - Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and clear under pressure in emergency situations. - Teamwork
Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team in high-pressure and dynamic environments. - Problem Solving
Ability to think quickly, adapt to evolving situations, and make sound decisions in life-threatening circumstances. - Technical Knowledge
Understanding of firefighting equipment, tools, rescue techniques, and fire suppression tactics. Familiarity with basic emergency medical procedures is an advantage. - Adaptability
Ability to work in a variety of environments, including smoke-filled buildings, high-risk disaster zones, and hazardous materials situations. - Commitment to Safety
A strong commitment to following safety protocols and using protective gear to minimize risk during emergency response operations.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
- Firefighter Certification from an accredited training academy
(preferably Firefighter 1 & 2)
- EMT or Paramedic Certification (preferred, but not required)
- CPR/First Aid Certification .
- Previous Experience in a firefighting or emergency services role is preferred.
Junior Firefighter
Posted 2 days ago
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Overview
Regional areas - Polokwane
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 response of Fire incidents and firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining of firefighting equipment and apparatus and all related work as required under supervision in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.
ResponsibilitiesKey areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive) carries out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officer-in-charge by:
- Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents.
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances.
- Extricating and/or releasing casualties and conducting emergency operations as directed by the level of authority.
- Resuscitating and treating injured persons and conducting emergency operations as directed by next level authority.
- Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires.
- Operating mobile and fixed breathing apparatus.
- Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors.
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers in charge.
- Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training as directed.
- To train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires.
- Advise on preventative and corrective actions. Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure a safe environment.
- Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
- Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Checking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
- Complete computerised occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily incidents.
- Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
- IFSAC Accredited
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification
- Firefighter II Certification
- Firefighting training and at least 2 years related experience are essential
- Valid, unendorsed vehicle driver’s license
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
- Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire)
- Clear criminal record
- Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations
- Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required
- Hazmat experience and knowledge
- EMT certification
- First Aid levels 1 to 3
- Basic Ambulance Attendant
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Sound understanding of the Hazmat guidelines
- Sound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority
- Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role
Junior Firefighter
Posted 2 days ago
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Regional areas - Rustenburg
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 response of Fire incidents and firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining of firefighting equipment and apparatus and all related work as required under supervision in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.
Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive) carries out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officer-in-charge by:
- Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents.
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
- Extricating and/or releasing casualties and conducting emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
- Resuscitating and treating injured persons and conducting emergency operations as directed by next level authority
- Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
- Operating mobile and fixed breathing apparatus
- Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers in charge
- Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training as directed
- To train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
- Advise on preventative and corrective actions. Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure a safe environment.
- Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property
- Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Checking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Complete computerised occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily incidents.
Qualifications, experience, and other competencies required:
- Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
- IFSAC Accredited
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification
- Firefighter II Certification
- Firefighting training and at least 2 years related experience are essential
- Valid, unendorsed vehicle driver’s license
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
- Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire
- Clear criminal record.
- Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations
- Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required.
- Hazmat experience and knowledge
- EMT certification
- First Aid levels 1 to 3
- Basic Ambulance Attendant
Core Competencies:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Sound understanding of the Hazmat guidelines
- Sound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority.
- Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role.
Senior Firefighter
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior Firefighter (Phillipi)
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 response of 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 in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.
Responsibilities- Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
- Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
- Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by next level authority
- Operating a range of equipment to control, manage and extinguish fires
- Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers in charge
- Participate in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training as directed
- To train all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
- Advise on preventative and corrective actions
- Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions and property
- Perform basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Checking, cleaning, testing and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Complete computerised occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily occurrences
- Conduct health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment
- Completing of pro forma documentation
- Participating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
- Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialised vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed
- Operating a range of machinery to hoist, gain access to buildings and/or extricate victims, equipment and any other persons at emergency incidents
- Ensure that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated to save lives and property
- Assist with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education and training drills
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the shift, by conducting necessary safety inspections and ensuring subordinates use and maintain prescribed protective clothing and follow policies and orders to promote safety and prevent loss
- Ensure compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effect repairs where possible at shift level to contribute to operational readiness and reduction of damage to equipment
- Complete all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policy and orders to ensure efficiency and maintenance of prescribed records/registers
- Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel-related functions
- Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
- IFSAC Accredited
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification
- Firefighter II Certification
- Firefighting training and at least 2 – 3 years related experience are essential
- Valid code C1 drivers license with PrDP
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
- Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire)
- Clear criminal record
- Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations
- Administration, interpersonal communication and customer liaison skills are required
- Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
- EMT certification
- First Aid levels 1 to 3
- Basic Ambulance Attendant
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Sound understanding of the Hazmat guidelines
- Sound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the Group and Regulatory Authority
- Sound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role
Interested 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.
#J-18808-LjbffrFirefighter (Vaal)
Posted 3 days ago
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Firefighter
Regional area - Vaal
Positions are available for Firefighters within the Fidelity Group to respond to and manage fire-related incidents.
The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to fire incidents, providing firefighting emergency rescue services, basic medical care, fire prevention, training activities, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment, and all related tasks to protect lives and property of Fidelity Group clients.
Key responsibilities (not exhaustive):
- Responding to fires, rescues, and related emergency and non-emergency incidents
- Handling incidents involving hazardous substances
- Extricating and releasing casualties, carrying out emergency operations as directed
- Providing first aid and emergency care to injured persons
- Operating firefighting equipment to control and extinguish fires
- Undertaking fire protection duties to safeguard lives and property
- Preparing for emergency incidents under supervision
- Participating in training drills, simulations, and physical fitness activities
- Training relevant employees in fire fighting procedures
- Advising on preventative and corrective actions
- Implementing procedures and strategies to promote safety and security
- Performing basic maintenance on firefighting equipment
- Checking and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Maintaining records of incidents and inspections
- Conducting health and safety inspections
- Completing necessary documentation
- Participating in health and safety meetings
- Driving and operating emergency vehicles and machinery
- Ensuring safety and operational readiness of firefighting apparatus and equipment
- Assisting with fire and safety training and inspections
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Maintaining equipment and adhering to maintenance schedules
- Managing shift routines and administrative tasks
- Supervising personnel as required
Qualifications, experience, and competencies:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- IFSAC Accreditation
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification
- Firefighting training with 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Valid C1 driver’s license with PrDP
- Physical and medical fitness
- Knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting systems
- Clear criminal record
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Hazmat experience and knowledge
- EMT certification
- First Aid Level 1-3 certifications
Core competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of Hazmat guidelines
- Knowledge of security industry standards and conduct
- Operational knowledge related to firefighter instructor roles
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2-3 years
Vacancy: 1
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