Fire Lieutenant - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSITION - OUTSIDE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction, drives fire apparatus and operates related fire equipment; directs the activities of personnel and equipment on assigned fire engine; performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties; supervises immediate subordinates for the efficient application of manpower and equipment until relieved by a superior.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Ensures proper care and maintenance for equipment on assigned fire engines.
• Assumes the regular responsibilities and duties of Captain in the absence of the Captain.
• Performs fire prevention, fire suppression and rescue activities.
• Responds to fire, accident and disaster alarms and suppresses the extinguishes fires.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair.
• Performs routine upkeep of building and its contents.
• Attends training sessions and seminars to enhance and maintain self-knowledge of present and new methods and techniques of firefighting and emergency service functions; speaks to community groups and individuals to promote fire and safety prevention.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.