Fidelity Services Group - Fire Fighter Learnerships 2024
Job Details
Division Fidelity ADT
Business Unit Fidelity ADT - Welkom
Company primary industry Public Safety
Job functional area Other
Minimum experience Associate
Job Description
Junior Firefighter
Regional areas
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
- 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
- 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
About You:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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
- 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
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
Important
Don't miss this opportunity to start your career at Fidelity Services Group - Fire Fighter Learnerships !
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the following application link.