Acting Lieutenant II

City of Brandon•Brandon, MB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Captain, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs and participates in the activities of Firefighters / Paramedics assigned and assists in the effective implementation of the Department’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures in order to safely and effectively meet the objectives of Brandon Fire and Emergency Services.

Requirements

All mandatory requirements of an Acting Lieutenant I
A valid and subsisting Class 4 with Air endorsement Province of Manitoba driver's license
College of Paramedics of Manitoba Certificate of Practice
Must have successfully completed the one (1) year probation period as an Acting Lieutenant 1; or one (1) year probation period as a Training Officer
Must have successfully completed the followed courses from the Manitoba Emergency Services College or equivalent courses from an accredited Emergency Services Training College: Incident Command 200, Fire and Life Safety Educator, Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021), CISM (Basic)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated initiative through past participation in special projects (i.e. community involvement, committees, special teams)

Responsibilities

Responds to emergencies in command of response units as assigned
Assumes command at the scene of an emergency, when required
Supervises the maintenance of Fire and Emergency Service quarters as assigned
Ensures the maintenance and repair of Fire and Emergency Service apparatus and equipment assigned to the satellite station is completed on schedule
Ensures that all maintenance or repair done on assigned equipment or Station is reported in writing to the appropriate Officer - Officer with SCBA assignment gets SCBA repair and maintenance reports, etc.
Manages the human resources under their command
Participates in "after emergency" critiques
Keeps records at the satellite Station as assigned
Adheres to and enforces all orders issued to them by the Shift Captain
Trains subordinate staff in all Fire and Emergency Service matters as directed by the Shift Captain
Participates with the Captain in communicating policies and other information to staff
Participates in fire investigations when directed
Completes fire reports as required
Responsible for identifying and resolving operational problems as they relate to their Shift and/or staff assignments
Participates with the Captain in employee evaluations
Ensures that subordinate staff in their charge meet the required dress, conduct and discipline standards
May be required to perform public education duties, including presentations and fire inspections
May be required to assume the duties of the Captain/Lieutenant in their absence
Liaises with various agencies, such as EMO officials, in emergency situations as required
Performs other related duties as assigned or required