Firefighter Lieutenant

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the 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 materials incidents, fire prevention, monthly and annual inspections, public education, and the daily operation and maintenance of a fire station. The position requires basic knowledge of applicable State, OSHA, and NFPA regulatory standards and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials, fire operations, search and rescue (including confined-space and high-angle operations), and medical incidents. The position may require continuing education to maintain certifications and licenses, travel with limited advance notice, and, if applicable, passing tests for approval to work offshore. Travel for required training or continuing education may be up to 5%. Work may involve occasionally long and varied hours and working indoors or outdoors in extreme hot or cold, dusty, or hazardous conditions while following safety precautions and using or wearing appropriate safety equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of applicable direct experience and 5 or more current manufacturer or state certifications in fire protection and/or a related field, as an alternative to the preferred related bachelor's degree.
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.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes and work standing for 8–10 hours.
Ability to bend, climb, and stoop to access equipment for repair and service.
May occasionally need to 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.
May need to complete continuing education to keep certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may need to pass test requirements for offshore work.
May have travel requirements with limited advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide appropriate services, including emergency rescue and fire suppression.
Perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons and provide emergency medical and first-aid services as needed.
Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
Participate in fire-prevention operations, activities, and programs, including training and fire investigations.
Operate and maintain equipment and participate in responses to natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies.
Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely and effectively.
Clean and maintain the fire station, equipment, and apparatus, ensuring that equipment and apparatus remain ready for use.
Respond to hazardous materials incidents.
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.
Submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary.
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, employee and 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 employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave, along with leave required by applicable law.
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.