Firefighter, City of Newberry
The City of Newberry is looking for a firefighter to join our staff! We are a progressive City and are making strides in how our firefighters work, learn, and are paid. The City’s fire department operates for 2236 hours annually, with work being scheduled on a 24/48 rotating shift. Call-back rates apply for interrupted sleep time while on shift, training time when scheduled off shift, working parades/events, and when returning while off duty to perform work during scheduled time off. Our fire department was formed in 1873.
Firefighter I Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct fire and life safety inspections of both residential and commercial buildings throughout the Newberry area. Customer service liaison through smoke detector installation, special community event staff, and school functions. Plans and conducts fire and life safety education programs for all educational and age levels. Responds safely and effectively to emergencies, and operates all vehicles including aerial devices, pumpers, hazardous materials response units, etc. Ensures the readiness and condition of all department resources
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to pass NFPA Firefighter I Certification Ability to pass a physical in accordance with NFPA 1582
Minimum Education, Certifications, and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. SC driver’s license
Fire Engineer – Salary / Non-Exempt Starting Pay $44,114
Job Posting – Open Until October 8, 2025, at the close of business day
email resume to hr@cityofnewberry.com
The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality that offers its employees a competitive compensation package with many benefits! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and grow careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position may be for you.
The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.