Firefighter Lieutenant

Vallen•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of a Fire Captain or above, the Firefighter Lieutenant provides leadership and serves as a working supervisor to Firefighters. The role oversees fire company activities, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous-material incidents, fire prevention, monthly and annual inspections, public education, and the daily operation and maintenance of a fire station. It requires basic knowledge of regulatory standards, including state, OSHA, and NFPA standards. The Lieutenant responds to and assists with emergencies involving hazardous materials, fire operations, search and rescue, confined-space and high-angle operations, and medical incidents. The position also performs inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency-response equipment and installed life-safety systems in accordance with Vallen and customer SOPs. It maintains vehicle equipment logs and EMS supplies, assists with incident and patient reports, and submits requisitions for additional materials and supplies. The role may require travel for training or continuing education, up to 5%, and may involve limited-notice travel and occasionally long and varied hours. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in extreme hot or cold, dusty, or hazardous conditions. Employees must follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical duties include talking and hearing; sitting, standing, and walking; walking at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes; standing for 8–10 hours; bending, climbing, and stooping; occasionally lifting or moving up to 55 pounds; climbing stairwells up to 15 high; and ascending and descending ladders up to 24 feet. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Firefighter II certification, IFSAC/ProBoard or NFPA 1081 equivalent.
Fire Officer I certification, IFSAC/ProBoard.
Fire Inspector I certification, IFSAC/ProBoard.
Hazardous Materials Technician qualification.
Rope Rescue Training.
Confined Space Training.
Ability to complete required continuing education to keep certifications and licenses current.
If applicable, ability to pass all test requirements for approval to work offshore.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in the described environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
Six or more years of applicable direct experience and five or more current manufacturer or state certifications in fire protection or a related field.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) qualification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) qualification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Firefighters as a working supervisor.
Oversee fire company activities, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous-material incidents, fire prevention, inspections, public education, and daily fire-station operations and maintenance.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide appropriate services, including emergency rescue, fire suppression, search and rescue, emergency medical care, and first aid.
Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
Participate in fire prevention operations and programs, training, fire investigations, equipment operation and maintenance, and responses to natural disasters and other emergencies.
Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely and effectively; respond to hazardous-material incidents.
Clean and maintain the fire station, equipment, and apparatus, and keep equipment and apparatus in a constant state of readiness.
Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency-response equipment and installed life-safety systems according to Vallen and customer SOPs.
Maintain emergency-vehicle equipment logs and track EMS supplies and inventory.
Submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary.
Assist the Fire Captain or Paramedic with incident and patient reports.
Perform other related job duties and tasks as assigned.