Firefighter Lieutenant

Vallen•Orange, 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 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 Lieutenant needs basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to state requirements, OSHA, and NFPA standards and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials, fire operations, search and rescue, confined-space and high-angle operations, and medical incidents. The role also performs inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency response equipment and installed life-safety systems in accordance with Vallen and customer standard operating procedures. It maintains vehicle equipment logs and EMS supplies and inventory, submits supply requisitions, and assists the Fire Captain or Paramedic with incident and patient reports. 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. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in extreme heat or cold, dusty conditions, and hazardous environments where safety precautions and appropriate equipment are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six or more years of applicable direct experience may be used in place of the preferred related-field bachelor's degree, alongside the stated certification requirements.
Five or more current manufacturer or state certifications in fire protection and/or a related field.
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 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 as needed to access equipment for repair and service.
Ability 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.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide required services, including emergency rescue and fire suppression.
Perform search and rescue for trapped or injured people and provide emergency medical and first-aid services as needed.
Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
Participate in fire-prevention operations and programs, training, fire investigations, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Participate in responses to natural disasters, hazardous-material incidents, and other emergencies.
Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely and effectively.
Clean and maintain the fire station, equipment, and apparatus; maintain appropriate conditions and keep equipment and apparatus ready for service.
Respond to hazardous-material 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 needed.
Assist the Fire Captain or Paramedic with incident and patient reports.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.