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About Us
The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department is a combination paid/volunteer fire department in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Our primary coverage area is the unincorporated areas of Goose Creek. We provide full-time coverage with both part-time and volunteer staff. We protect a district of over 600 residential homes, 5 shopping centers, 3 schools, 13 apartment complexes, 11 industrial facilities, and a population of over 20,000. We provide free training to members ranging from entry level to advanced for all positions in the department. Once basic training is completed, all members are required to work a specific number of shifts in the station.
Job Position Description
The position of Volunteer Firefighter is an entry level position and applies to volunteer personnel who are new to the Department. All personnel will be required to complete six (6) months of probation regardless of their level of training. The Volunteer Firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency calls relating to fires, hazardous materials, rescues, emergency medical incidents, and perform station duties as assigned by the supervisor. In addition to emergency related incidents, the volunteer firefighter is responsible for promoting Fire Prevention and general safety to the residents of the district.
Responsibilities
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Response
- Fire Prevention and Public Education
- Maintaining training requirements and participate in all station training
- Volunteer Training Meetings are held on Tuesday Evening and Saturday Morning
- Volunteer members are expected to attend 50% of the scheduled training meetings
- Complete a minimum of 4 12-hour duty shifts each month
Qualifications
- No prerequisite training required
- Successful Background Check
Benefits
- All training provided at no cost
- South Carolina Tax Credit Incentive
- Monetary Incentive Stipends
Compensation: 0
Are you willing to do what it takes to become a firefighter in today's fast paced environment?
Do you have a calling to serve your community and neighbors?
Are you looking to be challenged and rewarded on a whole new level?
The diverse community that makes up the Goose Creek Rural Fire Department has members from all walks of life, each member with their own story and skillset. When we all come together it forms a stronger department to better serve the 17,000 plus residents and businesses that reside in our district.
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Respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
Provide non-emergency assistance to the community.
Cultivate and maintain a well-trained staff of personnel.
Work toward maintaining and improving our Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating to benefit the residential and business customers in our district.