Battalion Chief

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut • Montville, CT

2d

About The Position

Incumbent supervises and coordinates activities of fire lieutenants, firefighters and paramedics including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue and emergency medical services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fire prevention practices and procedures
• Knowledge of fire inspection and prevention techniques
• Knowledge of fire investigation methods and procedures
• Knowledge of Mohegan Tribal Fire Department and State of Connecticut policies, procedures, protocols, rules and regulations and Connecticut Life Safety Codes
• Ability to safely and efficiently use emergency medical equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, all types of fire hoses and ladders
• Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques
• Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years’ experience in an organized firefighting unit
• Five (5) years’ leadership experience in emergency services
• One (1) year experience as a full-time Lieutenant in a municipal or industrial fire department or the MTFD
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years’ experience in an organized firefighting unit
• Five (5) years’ leadership experience in emergency services
• Five (5) years’ experience as an Acting Lieutenant in the MTFD
• CDL or Q driver’s license (or other state’s equivalent)
• Confined Space
• EMT-B
• Fire Officer II
• Fire Service Instructor I
• HazMat Technician-40 hour EPA
• Incident Command
• Safety Officer
• Fire Marshall certification or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment
• Continued maintenance of all required licenses and certifications
• Must maintain medical control for level of certification with sponsor hospital
• Facial hair must not interfere with a respirator mask
• Must pass a medical examination, including a respiratory test
• Must perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency, training or station maintenance activity for a prolonged period of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees