Town of Winnsboro
Job Category
Public Safety
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties
- Oversees the daily operations of the fire department.
- Supervises, coordinates, and participates in firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials incident response.
- Supervises subordinate personnel through the chain of command.
- Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; and recommending and implementing employee discipline.
- Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; offers guidance and assistance as needed.
- Participates in training, schedules ongoing training for staff, and conducts training programs.
- Inspects personnel, apparatus, equipment, and stations for compliance with established SOGs and standards of safety.
- Assumes command of fire calls and the department in the absence of a superior officer.
- Responds to fire alarms; may assume Incident Command or other command roles.
- Responds to emergency incidents and coordinates the response of other departments and agencies.
- Determines the nature and extent of fires, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings and source of water supply; may make decisions regarding fire suppression methods to be used; directs firefighting work until relieved by superior officer; supervises and participates in the laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, placing ladders, ventilating buildings, setting up RIT, supervising special operations and completing salvage operations.
- Ensures departmental policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Performs Fire Marshal duties.
- Assists with managing the department’s budget.
- Performs special projects and other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Must have Firefighter 2 certification, valid SC driver’s license and EVDT, and at least 7 years of firefighter experience. Must have fire supervisory experience, preferably at the rank of Lieutenant or above, experience performing Fire Marshal duties, a desire to make improvements, and experience conducting training. Experience recruiting volunteer firefighters is preferred.
Salary Info
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum salary is $55,000. In addition, the Town offers a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply:
https://townofwinnsboro.com/career-opportunities
Town of Winnsboro
Human Resources Department
207 North Congress Street
P. O. Box 209
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Jennifer.Leaphart@townofwinnsboro.sc.gov
Closing Date
Friday, March 20, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Winnsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.