Firefighter II/EMT

Firefighter II/EMT

Salary

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Location

York County Fire, Anna K. Hubbard Fire Training Center, SC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01071

Department

Fire Safety

Division

Rural Fire

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values -Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About our opportunity

We are hiring (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Firefighter II positions to join our team. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties to suppress structural and non-structural fires, responds to emergency medical, hazardous material, and rescue situations throughout York County. May serve on special teams as needed. Appointment to the Firefighter II position requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class, including the proven ability to drive and operate all fire vehicles, a detailed knowledge of the streets, and a knowledge of hydraulics and on scene fire operations.

This position will be open until filled with applications being reviewed weekly. If you are selected to move forward in the process, the hiring committee will reach out to you directly.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 114: $23.85 - $28.62 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs fire suppression activities to combat, and extinguish fires at a fire scene, including laying and/or connecting hose, directing water, raising and climbing ladders.
• Enters, searches, and extricates individuals from burning structures and removes dangerous/damaged structures/furniture and fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned vehicles including checking tools, equipment, supplies and materials of each vehicle including all fire suppression and emergency medical response to ensure that vehicles are in proper operating condition.
• Performs a variety of emergency rescue activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations.
• Provides basic/advanced life support and administer basic/advanced emergency medical care and pre-hospital first aid care to individuals when at an emergency scene.
• Participates in regular training/drills programs and a variety of community service activities.
• Presents fire prevention/safety programs to school groups, civic groups/organizations and the general public to discuss techniques, and practices.
• Completes incident documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures and maintain department records of local business renderings to facilitate the efficient response and suppression activities.
• Performs daily check/inspection of personal fire suppression gear, protective clothing and related equipment to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid drivers license Class E is required, Class B preferred.
• Must possess S.C. Firefighter.
• First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance

Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance

Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount

10-14 Years $20.00

15-19 Years $25.00

20-24 Years $30.00

25-29 Years $35.00

30-34 Years $40.00

35-39 Years $45.00

40+ Years $50.00

Parental Leave

Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.

Bereavement Leave

Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.

Annual Leave

Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees

Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave

Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave

Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday's

The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:

January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year

January: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day

May: Memorial Day

June: Juneteenth Day

July: Independence Day

September: Labor Day

November: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving

December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Training:

Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

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As Firefighter II, a valid drivers license Class E is required, Class B preferred. Please list the class of your license along with endorsements and restrictions.

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In this role, you must possess S.C. Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certifications. Are you certified?

Required Question

Employer York County Government

Address 6 South Congress Street

P.O. Box 85

York, South Carolina, 29745

Phone 803-684-8512

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yorkcountysc