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HILTON HEAD ISLAND FIRE RESCUE ONE TOWN CENTER COURT HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA 29928 843-341-4621 https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/firerescue
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Updated: February 20, 2024
Job Classification: Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic. Candidates are required to take the NTN Firefighter exam (PSSA recommended, but not required) and apply via the Town’s website. No experience needed.
Hiring Process:
Apply on the Town of Hilton Head Island's website at: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/jobsTo learn more about the Hiring Process: Click here
Contact Info:Town of Hilton Head IslandOne Town Center CourtHilton Head Island, SC 29928Phone: 843-341-4620Website: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Certifications:
(Within one year of employment, the following certification will be required:)
National Registry of Emergency Technician Basic or Paramedic Certification
IFSAC or NPQ Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
IFSAC or NPQ Hazmat Operations Certification
Benefits Information:
Our benefits package is one of the best in the region and includes:• Health, dental, and vision coverage• Employer paid life insurance and disability• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)•·Pension Plan (SC Police Officer's Retirement System)• South Carolina One Percent Fund Supplemental retirement plan• 457 Deferred Compensation plans• Health Reimbursement arrangement (employer funded)• Employee Credit Union• Tuition reimbursement program
Salary information:
Firefighter/ EMT (Recruit): $50,846 (Earning potential up to $69,285)Firefighter/ EMT (IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II Certified): $56,992 (Earning potential up to $69,285)Firefighter/Paramedic (IFSAC or Pro Board accredited Firefighter II: $66,111(Earning potential up to $80,370)
• Sign-on bonuses will be paid to certified Firefighters ($2,500), EMTs ($2,500), and Paramedics ($10,000) whose credentials are transferable or have reciprocity (do not require additional education or training to become credentialed in South Carolina).
Department Overview:
Our Fire Rescue is dedicated to serving the community with outstanding customer service and timely emergency response services. We can offer a meaningful career, competitive salary and benefits, and an abundance of learning and promotional opportunities to the
right men and women who wish to proudly serve the Hilton Head Island
community.
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue (HHIFR):
• Provide fire suppression, advanced life support transport - emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials, and technical rescue services to the community.
• Responds to an average of 9,700 calls per year among fire, EMS, and special teams.
• Personnel are all trained to a minimum level of Basic Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) and approximately 50% of our personnel are trained to the paramedic (EMT-P} level certification.
• Operates a 24 on and 48-hours-off three-shift system with a minimum staffing level of twenty-nine (29) personnel on duty each day.
• Operates a 3-person day crew on a 1O hours/day, 4 days/Week schedule to support normal staffing during the daytime hours and to cover companies that relocate to our training center.
• Operates out of 7 fire stations, each with an engine or quint and an Advanced Life uSupport (ALS) ambulance. A Truck Company and one Battalion Chief fill out the apparatus
assignments at the fire stations.
• Participates in a partnership with a neighboring department in the staffing and management of a Regional Hazard Materials Team and a Regional Urban Search and Rescue Team.
• Manages our own enhanced 911 Communications Center and vehicle
maintenance facility and provides emergency management for the town.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Hilton Head Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth (or related medical conditions), age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities, and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.
