Firefighter Lieutenant

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Orange, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Fire Captain or above, the Firefighter Lieutenant leads and supervises Firefighters while also performing operational duties. The position 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. The role requires basic knowledge of applicable State, OSHA, and NFPA regulatory standards and responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials, fire operations, search and rescue (including confined-space and high-angle operations), and medical incidents. The employee may need to complete continuing education to maintain current certifications and licenses and, if applicable, pass testing required for approval to work offshore. Travel may be required for training or continuing education, with limited advance notice. Work may involve long and varied hours, extreme heat or cold, indoor or outdoor settings, dusty conditions, and hazardous environments where safety precautions and appropriate protective equipment are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
Applicable experience should include Firefighter II (IFSAC/ProBoard or NFPA 1081 equivalent), Fire Officer I (IFSAC/ProBoard), Fire Inspector I (IFSAC/ProBoard), Hazardous Materials Technician, rope rescue training, and confined space training.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification is listed among applicable experience.
May be required to complete continuing education to keep certifications and licenses current and, if applicable, pass testing for approval to work offshore.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments, indoors or outdoors, and in dusty or hazardous conditions, following safety precautions and using or wearing appropriate safety equipment.
Ability to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes and work from a standing position for 8–10 hours.
Ability to bend, climb, and stoop as needed to access equipment for repair and service.
May be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 high and ascend and descend step, extension, and case ladders up to 24 feet high.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 and/or a related field, as an alternative qualification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide appropriate services, including emergency rescue and fire suppression.
Search for and rescue trapped or injured people; provide emergency medical and first-aid services; and prepare assigned incident reports.
Participate in fire prevention programs and activities, training, fire investigations, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Respond to natural disasters, hazardous-material incidents, and other emergency situations.
Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely and effectively.
Clean and maintain the fire station, equipment, and apparatus, and ensure they remain in a constant state of readiness.
Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency response equipment and installed life-safety systems in accordance with Vallen and customer SOPs.
Maintain emergency vehicle equipment logs.
Maintain and track EMS supplies and inventory, and submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as needed.
Assist the Fire Captain or Paramedic with incident and patient reports.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, employees plus spouse or children, and families.
401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave and other leave required under federal, state, and local laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.