Firefighter I/Firefighter II-EMT

IMPORTANT – Please read this entire page, especially the details concerning the written exam.

Firefighter I Qualifications ($46,956, with SC EMT license – $49,020)

  • NFPA Firefighter II certification
  • NFA ICS for the Fire Service (or equivalent)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid SC Class D driver’s license (or equivalent)
  • Ability to successfully complete:
    • General Knowledge Exam
    • NFPA 1582 Compliant Physical Exam
    • Psychological Screening
    • Criminal Background Check
    • Drug Test
    • Physical Ability Test

Firefighter II Qualifications ($52,243)

  • All Firefighter I qualifications
  • Valid SC Class E driver’s license (or equivalent)
  • SCFA EVDT (or equivalent)
  • SCFA Pump Operations I (or equivalent)
  • Current SC EMT Basic license

Position Details:

  • Nonexempt, hourly firefighter position reporting to a company captain
    • Responsible for emergency response, station duties, training, preplans, incident documentation, community risk reduction, and ad hoc assignments
    • A Firefighter II hire would immediately enter the department driver/operator qualification program and upon completion become a relief driver for engine companies
  • 6-month probationary period
  • Paid time and one half for overtime (extra shifts available)
  • 8 Hours holiday pay for 10 holidays per year
  • Tiered vacation accrual every 5 years (96 – 192 hours/year)
  • Biweekly pay schedule with direct deposit
  • 48 Hour shifts starting and ending at 0800
  • 48/96 tour schedule:
    • 2 Days On
    • 4 Days Off
  • Employer paid medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance though the SC Public Benefit Authority (PEBA)
  • Mandatory participation in SC Police Officers Retirement System (PORS)
  • AD&D insurance using 1% funds
  • 457b (similar to 401k) retirement plan with contributions by the department using 1% funds
    • Employee voluntary contributions permitted
    • Traditional and Roth accounts
  • Paid sick leave, training, and vacation
  • Bereavement, military, and jury duty leave

Application Guidance:

  • Applicants should obtain an application packet in person at Flint Hill Station 1 or download the form HERE.  Note: The application packet is formatted for double sided printing to save paper.
  • A cover page is provided for applicants to indicate their preferred method(s) of communication with Flint Hill Fire District during the application process.
  • The application should be completed in its entirety and returned through one of the accepted methods (U.S. mail, Email, or hand delivery between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mon. – Fri.).
  • Applicants may include supporting documentation such as training transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc. Do not submit more than 10 pages of attachments.
  • Postal Address:
    • Flint Hill Fire District
    • Attn: Firefighter Job Posting
    • 1950 Highway 21 Bypass
    • Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • Once an application is submitted, applicants should wait to hear from the department. The applicant will be sent an acknowledgement their application was received. Applicants should not contact the department regarding the status of their application.  If an application is accepted the applicant will be notified to report for the administration of a written exam and Physical Ability Test (PAT).  Applicants will be given a  minimum of two weeks to prepare for the exam and test.
  • The written exam is the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI) by I/O Solutions, Inc. Two and a half hours are allotted for the written exam.  A description of the exam and study materials can be found HERE.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare for the exam. Prior experience has shown applicants who are not adequately prepared will not do well on the exam.
  • Applicants are required to obtain a medical release signed by a medical professional OR submit a current (within 1 year) NFPA 1582 compliant physical to participate in the PAT.  An overview of the PAT is provided to assist in preparing for the test. The overview should be given to the examining medical professional, so they understand what the test involves. The release form and overview can be found HERE.  Applicants will not be allowed to take the PAT without a signed medical release or acceptable NFPA 1582 compliant physical. 
  • Applicants who successfully complete the written exam and PAT may be invited to a 1-hour panel interview. Applicants will be given a minimum of one week’s notice of their interview date and time. Applicants arriving late will be removed from further consideration.
  • Applicants who successfully complete the interview will be considered a candidate for employment.
  • Applicants may progress through the testing and interview phases of the employment process individually or in groups. Applicants should be prepared for delays between phases if applicants are grouped. Applicants will be notified of their status after each phase.
  • When a final candidate is chosen, a job offer will be extended to that candidate. If the candidate accepts the offer they will complete the last phase of the employment process – a psychological screening, a criminal background check, and a drug test. These will typically occur within one to two weeks of acceptance of a job offer.
  • The psychological screening evaluates the candidates overall mental state and suitability for the demands and rigors of firefighting.
  • If a final candidate successfully completes the last phase of the employment process they will be notified, and a start date will be negotiated. They will be assigned to a shift and begin their probationary period on their start date.
  • If a final candidate fails any portion of the last phase, another candidate may be chosen to complete the last phase of the employment process. If there are no additional candidates, the application period will remain open until a candidate completes the employment process.
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