Firefighter Position Under general supervision, answers and responds to calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies exercising sound judgment in performing fire suppression and rescue tasks. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Examples Of Duties Responds to emergency calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies; drives pumper trucks to fire scenes transporting equipment and personnel to perform fire suppression and rescue services. Combats and extinguishes fires by using pumper trucks, generators, hoses and nozzles, axes, forcible entry tools, ladders, chain saws, air packs, etc.; rescues victims and administers CPR and basic first aid as needed until EMS personnel arrive at scene. Attends and participates in fire safety training as required; assists in conducting training sessions as needed. Conducts inspections of various buildings, facilities, public assemblies, etc., enforcing fire and city codes; inspects residential homes as requested. Assists in the preparation of pre-fire readiness; tests and evaluates equipment in order to ensure safety; refills air tanks, loads hoses, folds tarps, cleans ladders, etc. Performs preventative maintenance on firefighting apparatus. Prepares, processes and/or transmits incident reports, preventative maintenance reports, inspection and water works reports, receipt books, and pre-fire plans, etc. Exercise safety precautions in extinguishing fires and related events where dangerous conditions exist. Typical Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. SC Class II driver's license. Must be able to operate various types of motor vehicles as well as a variety of types of firefighting and other equipment including hose tools and appliances, forcible entry tools, etc. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of approximately one hundred pounds. Must be physically able to react quickly to a dangerous situation. Supplemental Information A preliminary criminal history check will be conducted on each applicant and then an executive review will be made of all applicants. Fire applicants must successfully complete a series of tests and be certified by the Civil Service Commission to be considered for employment. This testing consists of a written exam, a physical agility test and an oral interview before a three-person panel. PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN THESE AUTHORIZATION FORMS. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO UPLOAD THEM WHILE COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION: Police-Fire Authorization Forms Firefighter starting pay effective 7/1/26: Firefighter - $46,380.46 Firefighter II - $48,696.13 Firefighter Specialist - $51,098.74 Engineer - $53,685.22
Benefits:
The City of Spartanburg provides a very competitive benefits package to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits are through the SC State Health Plan and access to free onsite health clinic. Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56% / PORS: police/fire employees contribute 9.75% and City contributes 21.24%) City also offers 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year) and Longevity Leave based on years of service.
