Positions exist for the use and application of Firefighters within the Fidelity Group to respond and deal with any and all fire related incidents.
Closing date: 30 November 2024
Location: Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal Introduction The main responsibilities include but are not limited to response 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 under supervision in order 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 conducting emergency operations as directed by the level of authorityResuscitating and treating injured persons and conducting emergency operations as directed by next level authorityOperating a range of equipment to control, manage, and extinguish firesOperating mobile and fixed breathing apparatusUndertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisorsPreparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship, 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 actions. Conducting health and safety inspections to ensure a safe environmentImplementing the relevant procedures, strategies, and using the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and propertyPerforming 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 incidentsQualifications, experience and other competencies required: Grade 12 as a minimum school qualificationIFSAC AccreditedNFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certificationFirefighter II CertificationFirefighting training and at least 2 years related experience are essentialValid, unendorsed vehicle driver's licenseAdvanced driving experience advantageousMedically and physically fitGood understanding and practice of fire prevention proceduresKnowledge of fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire)Clear criminal recordCapability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situationsAdministration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are requiredHazmat experience and knowledgeEMT certificationFirst Aid levels 1 to 3Core 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 conduct of the Group and Regulatory AuthoritySound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role
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