About Us

The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department is a combination paid/volunteer fire department in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Our primary coverage area is the unincorporated areas of Goose Creek. We provide full-time coverage with both part-time and volunteer staff. We protect a district of over 600 residential homes, 5 shopping centers, 3 schools, 13 apartment complexes, 11 industrial facilities, and a population of over 20,000. We provide free training to members ranging from entry level to advanced for all positions in the department. Once basic training is completed, all members are required to work a specific number of shifts in the station.

Job Position Description

The position of Firefighting Explorer is an entry level position and applies to high school students between the ages of 14 and 18 who are new to the Department. Explorers will receive training related to a career in the fire service. Explorers will be responsible for participating in all activities involving the Explorer Post.

Responsibilities

Maintaining training requirements and participate in all station training

Explorer Meetings are held on Tuesday Evening and Saturday Morning

Explorers are expected to attend 50% of the scheduled training meetings

Qualifications

Must be at least 14 years of age and have entered high school

Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average

Benefits

All training provided at no cost