FIRE-EMS LIEUTENANT- Hanover County Fire Internal Promotion

Hanover County Government • different locations in Hanover County, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled leadership position responsible for the provision of fire and medical services. The incumbent performs complex tasks to ensure the safety and care of citizens during emergency and crisis situations. The Lieutenant of Fire & EMS reports to a Battalion Chief and supervises programs and/or staff, primarily Firefighter/Medics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Career Firefighter/Medic
• Must have received training in the rescue of fire, crime and accident victims or firefighters or law enforcement personnel injured in the performance of their duties.
• Exceptional knowledge of management theories and techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in stressful situations.
• Able to prepare detailed written and electronic reports
• Maintain a good working relationship with fellow staff, hospital staff and the general public.
• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
• Essential staff designation
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Maintain certification requirements for Lieutenant Position.
• Firefighter II, EMT w/CPR, Hazardous Material Operations, Incident Command Systems, EVOC Class 3, Fire Officer I or Equivalent, and Managing Company Tactical Operations-Decision Making OR Mass Casualty Incident Management I
• Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
• May not be a volunteer member of any Hanover County volunteer rescue squads or fire companies during employment
• This position is subject to the department’s on-call procedures

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the essential functions of career and volunteer staff.
• Evaluates and completes human resource documentation for Fire/EMS personnel as necessary.
• Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Drives and operates various types of fire suppression, fire/medical apparatus, medical and other equipment as necessary.
• May conduct fire code and fire safety inspections.
• Coordinates cleanliness and state of readiness of station and apparatus, all related equipment.
• Examines patients and administers emergency care to patients as prescribed by medical control physician.
• Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination career and volunteer system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED