Firefighter Lieutenant

The Firefighter/Lieutenant serves as a frontline supervisor responsible for leading and coordinating assigned fire crews during emergency response operations, training activities, inspections, and daily station operations. This position provides direct leadership to Firefighters and Firefighter/Drivers while ensuring personnel, apparatus, equipment, and resources remain prepared to safely and effectively respond to emergencies. 

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents. 
• Serve as the lead company officer and direct assigned personnel during emergency operations. 
• Conduct incident size-up, identify hazards, establish tactical priorities, and implement appropriate response strategies. 
• Utilize Incident Command System (ICS) principles to manage assigned resources and support incident objectives. 
• Direct firefighting, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and incident stabilization activities. 
• Ensure personnel operate safely and effectively in accordance with established procedures, training, and safety standards. 
• Coordinate with incident command, responding agencies, and support personnel to achieve operational objectives. 
• Participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and specialty response operations as assigned. 
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned crew members. 
• Assign and monitor work activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely. 
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence. 
• Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. 
• Monitor employee performance and provide recommendations regarding training needs, performance improvement, and workforce development. 
• Ensure assigned personnel comply with departmental policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures. 
• Ensure apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and operationally ready. 
• Verify completion of daily inspections, maintenance checks, inventories, and equipment accountability requirements. 
• Coordinate reporting and resolution of equipment deficiencies and maintenance concerns. 
• Maintain familiarity with department apparatus, pumps, aerial devices, water delivery systems, rescue tools, and specialty equipment. 
• Operate department apparatus and equipment as necessary to support staffing and operational requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Required Certifications: 
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board Firefighter II, or Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standards.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Fire Officer I.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Pumper.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Aerial.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator ARFF.
• NIMS ICS-100.
• NIMS ICS-200.
• NIMS ICS-300.
• NIMS ICS-700.
• NIMS ICS-800.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Must be capable of leading personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Military applicants, if applicable, must have received an honorable discharge.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible firefighting experience preferred. 
• Previous experience serving in a lead firefighter, acting officer, or supervisory capacity preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of firefighting principles, fire behavior, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and emergency incident management. 
• Knowledge of company-level emergency operations, tactical decision-making, and firefighter safety practices. 
• Knowledge of fire apparatus operations, firefighting hydraulics, water supply systems, and specialty response equipment. 
• Ability to supervise, direct, and motivate personnel in both routine and emergency situations. 
• Ability to assess risks, make sound decisions, and effectively manage assigned resources during emergency incidents. 
• Ability to conduct training, evaluate employee performance, and provide constructive feedback. 
• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and electronic methods. 
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain documentation, and complete administrative requirements accurately. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting systems. 
• Skill in operating fire apparatus, firefighting equipment, rescue tools, communications systems, and related emergency response equipment.