Overview
Junior Firefighter Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Fidelity Services Group
Job Title: Junior Firefighter
Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: April 07, 2025
Key Areas of Responsibility:
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 computerized 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
Security / Safety jobs
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries:
Security and Investigations
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Title: Junior Firefighter
Company: Fidelity Services Group
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Healthcare (Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief)
