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 Volunteer Firefighter is an entry level position and applies to volunteer personnel who are new to the Department. All personnel will be required to complete six (6) months of probation regardless of their level of training. The Volunteer Firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency calls relating to fires, hazardous materials, rescues, emergency medical incidents, and perform station duties as assigned by the supervisor. In addition to emergency related incidents, the volunteer firefighter is responsible for promoting Fire Prevention and general safety to the residents of the district.

Responsibilities

Fire Suppression

Emergency Medical Response

Fire Prevention and Public Education

Maintaining training requirements and participate in all station training

Volunteer Training Meetings are held on Tuesday Evening and Saturday Morning

Volunteer members are expected to attend 50% of the scheduled training meetings

Complete a minimum of 4 12-hour duty shifts each month

Qualifications

No prerequisite training required

Successful Background Check

Benefits

All training provided at no cost

South Carolina Tax Credit Incentive

Monetary Incentive Stipends