Columbia Fire Department now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates
May 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fire Department is now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates to begin immediate firefighter shift work after a shortened 4-week job orientation course. Qualified candidates with previous firefighter work experience may be given preference. Based on skill performance evaluation, anticipated fire-shift work to begin on or about August 1st, 2015.
Candidate testing is being conducted on May 15th, and May 22nd / 23rd, 2015. Applications must be submitted and processed by City of Columbia HR by May 20th to be considered for this process cycle.
To be considered for the 4 week Firefighter II orientation course Candidates:
- Must meet all City of Columbia hiring qualifications
o Visit City of Columbia Employment web page: http://www.columbiasc.net/jobs/0/84
- Complete a FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PACKET & RETURN TO: Human Resources Office – 1225 Lady Street (corner of Lady & Sumter Streets) – Columbia, SC 29201-0147.
o http://columbiascfire.net/Fire%20Department%20Application%20Packet%202010.pdf
- Must successfully pass and complete Columbia Fire Department applicant testing process: http://columbiascfire.net/Applicant_Testing_Process.htm
- Must have nationally recognized Firefighter II certification
o IFSAC, Pro-board, or South Carolina Fire Academy equivalency
- Must successfully pass 32 validated critical job tasks during initial 3 month probationary period.
o Visit http://columbiarichlandfire.net/home/divisions/professional-services-2/recruiting/cfd-recruit-skills/ for the complete listing of the 32 essential firefighter job tasks
- Minimum advertised salary does not include scheduled FLSA overtime for 24/48 work cycle
o $29,592 annual starting salary, $31,331 based on 24/48 work schedule
o For a listing of City of Columbia benefits: http://www.columbiasc.net/hr/benefits
o Additional 5% Salary increase upon successful completion of 6 month probation
o Additional 5% salary increase available after 12 months for successful promotion to senior firefighter
- City of Columbia offers competitive Employee Health Care benefits
o Blue Cross and Blue Shield Benefits: http://columbiarichlandfire.net/assets/2015-Insurance-Benefits.pdf CFD offers an Employee Health Center available to all employees and dependents enrolled in the City’s Health Plan through BlueCross
For more information contact [email protected]
If you have an interest in becoming a part of a Winning Team with the Columbia Fire Department, follow the link below to be contacted for the next hiring process.
http://columbiascfire.net/CFD%20Interest%20Form%202010.pdf
