Lieutenant

Chenega Global Protection•Wallops Island, VA

About The Position

The Firefighter/Lieutenant is a frontline supervisor who leads and coordinates assigned fire crews during emergency responses, training, inspections, and daily station operations. The role provides direct leadership to Firefighters and Firefighter/Drivers and helps ensure personnel, apparatus, equipment, and resources are prepared to respond safely and effectively. The Lieutenant serves as the lead company officer during incidents, directs assigned personnel, and supports incident objectives using Incident Command System principles. The position also supervises and develops crew members and ensures that apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and ready for operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required certification: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board Firefighter II, or Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standards.
Required certification: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Fire Officer I.
Required certification: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Pumper.
Required certification: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Aerial.
Required certification: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator ARFF.
NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to lead personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Military applicants, if applicable, must have received an honorable discharge.
Must successfully pass background and drug screening.
Knowledge of firefighting principles, fire behavior, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and emergency incident management.
Knowledge of company-level emergency operations, tactical decision-making, and firefighter safety practices.
Knowledge of fire apparatus operations, firefighting hydraulics, water supply systems, and specialty response equipment.
Ability to supervise, direct, and motivate personnel in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to assess risks, make sound decisions, and manage assigned resources during emergency incidents.
Ability to conduct training, evaluate employee performance, and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and electronic methods.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain documentation, and complete administrative requirements accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting systems.
Skill in operating fire apparatus, firefighting equipment, rescue tools, communications systems, and related emergency response equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field.
At least three years of progressively responsible firefighting experience.
Previous experience serving as a lead firefighter, acting officer, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents.
Serve as the lead company officer and direct assigned personnel during emergency operations.
Conduct incident size-up, identify hazards, establish tactical priorities, and implement appropriate response strategies.
Use Incident Command System principles to manage assigned resources and support incident objectives.
Direct firefighting, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and incident stabilization activities.
Ensure personnel operate safely and effectively in accordance with established procedures, training, and safety standards.
Coordinate with incident command, responding agencies, and support personnel to achieve operational objectives.
Participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and specialty response operations as assigned.
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned crew members.
Assign and monitor work activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Monitor employee performance and recommend training, performance improvement, and workforce development actions.
Ensure assigned personnel comply with departmental policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
Ensure apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and operationally ready.
Verify completion of daily inspections, maintenance checks, inventories, and equipment accountability requirements.
Coordinate reporting and resolution of equipment deficiencies and maintenance concerns.
Maintain familiarity with department apparatus, pumps, aerial devices, water delivery systems, rescue tools, and specialty equipment.
Operate department apparatus and equipment as necessary to support staffing and operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.