About Us

The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department is a combination paid/volunteer fire department in Berkeley County, SC. 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 residences, 5 shopping centers, 5 schools, 13 apartment complexes, 9 industrial facilities, and a population of over 18,000. We staff a fleet of 2 Engines, 1 Squad/Rescue, 1 Tower Ladder, 2 Staff Vehicles, and 3 Chief Officer vehicles housed in 2 stations. Our Headquarters Station is located at 907 Red Bank Rd and our Mount Holly Station located at 156 Old Mount Holly Rd.

Job Position Description

These are the essential functions of the position. Supervisory staff may assign additional functions as necessary.

Inventory and order station supplies. This may require delivery to another station utilizing a department vehicle.

Monitor the status of equipment.

Assist with maintaining SCBA equipment inventory.

Conduct annual SCBA fit testing.

Size, issue, and monitor inventory for firefighting gear and uniforms.

May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Performs related work as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the position and fire service terminology.

Ability to understand concepts and principles of business procedures.

Mechanical ability to perform minor equipment in the department.

Ability to read and understand Excel formula calculations.

Ability to organize station supplies and order items as needed.

Excellent communication skill with others using technical and nontechnical language to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as may be required

Skill in planning, organizing and prioritizing daily assignments and work activities.

Maintain and use a variety of office equipment.

Ability to read, interpret and analyze complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.

Assemble information, make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.

Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with various departments and stations.

Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

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 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.