Junior Fire Fighter (X1) at Central Karoo District Municipality

CORE FUNCTION

• The District Junior Fire Fighter will suppress and control fires in structures and other locations using specialised knowledge and tools, conduct rescue efforts for individuals involved in accidents and provide emergency medical attention  
• Participating in fire and life safety training and preparation  
• Conducting upkeep on vehicles, equipment and the fire station  
• Performing basic administrative functions  
• Performing apparatus and machinery operation
• Operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy driven machinery up to level of certification  
• Ensure a safe and healthy  work environment and safe application of duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 or higher  one (1) year minimum operational experience Firefighter I course  Hazmat Awareness  First Aid Level 3  Code: EB Drivers  Licence  Physically and Mentally fit  Medical Test NFPA 1582  No criminal record.

KEY COMPETENCIES

•  Community and Customer Focus  
• Problem Solving  
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Resilience
• Communication  
• Ethics and Professionalism.