Paid On Call Fire/Rescue Lieutenant

Matanuska-Susitna Borough•Talkeetna, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual occupying this position is responsible for providing direction to firefighters in areas of fire suppression, fire training, apparatus/equipment readiness, safety, and facility cleanliness. This role involves leading fire attack crews and/or functioning as a sector/division supervisor in wildland and structure fire emergencies. The Lieutenant will operate various firefighting equipment, ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, and maintain the readiness of apparatus and equipment. They will also participate in and assist with the development and delivery of training programs, recognize operational and training needs, and recommend solutions. Accurate and timely completion of various reports is essential. This position provides supervision, leadership, and direction to firefighters and engineers, including coaching, mentoring, progressive discipline, and work assignments. The Lieutenant will interface effectively with other emergency services personnel, attend required trainings and meetings, and demonstrate leadership competency during emergency operations. Adherence to established lines of authority and successful completion of non-emergency duties are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

State of Alaska Firefighter I certification.
One (1) year of service in the Matanuska Susitna Borough Fire Service Area.
Familiarity with supervisory principles and practices.
Prior training in strategy and tactics.
Apparatus engineer certification.
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire, ICS 300 within nine (9) months of hire, and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.
Blood Borne Pathogens and HazCom courses required prior to initial assignment or within ten days of hire, whichever comes first.
Current First-Aid and CPR certifications.
Valid Alaska driver's license required with an acceptable driving record and criminal history.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

Nice To Haves

Alaska Structural Forces Wildland Interface Certification.
State of Alaska FFII certification

Responsibilities

Leads fire attack crews and/or functions as a sector/division supervisor in wildland and structure fire emergencies.
Operates hose lines, fire streams, forcible entry tools, ventilation fans/blowers, salvage and overhaul equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment related to fire suppression.
Checks for compliance with department and/or borough Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensures apparatus/equipment is properly cared for, fully operational, cleaned, and returned to service after emergency operations or training exercises.
Participates and assists in the development and delivery of training exercises and programs.
Recognizes operational and training needs, and recommends methods to address such needs.
Properly completes and files reports such as ANFIRS, run reports, training and attendance records, property damage and injury reports, maintenance repair requests, and other reports that may be required by the department and/or borough.
Provides supervision, leadership, and direction to firefighters and engineers including but not limited to coaching/mentoring, progressive discipline, investigation and documentation, work and station duty assignments, on-scene firefighter supervision, and other delegated supervisory responsibilities, as required.
Effectively interfaces with other emergency services' personnel.
Attends a minimum of 50 percent of regularly scheduled department trainings.
Attends and participates in at least 80 percent of officers' meetings.
Demonstrates leadership and supervisory competency when functioning as a crew leader or supervisor during emergency operations.
Adherence to lines of authority in emergency and non-emergency situations as defined by the department and/or Borough.
Successfully completes non-emergency and station duties and responsibilities, and performs other job-related tasks as assigned.