Summary The Firefighter/Lieutenant serves as a frontline supervisor responsible for leading and coordinating assigned fire crews during emergency response operations, training activities, inspections, and daily station operations. This position provides direct leadership to Firefighters and Firefighter/Drivers while ensuring personnel, apparatus, equipment, and resources remain prepared to safely and effectively respond to emergencies. 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. • Utilize Incident Command System (ICS) 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 a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence. • Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. • Monitor employee performance and provide recommendations regarding training needs, performance improvement, and workforce development. • 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. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED required. • Required Certifications:  • DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board Firefighter II, or Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standards. • DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Fire Officer I. • DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Pumper. • DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Aerial. • DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator ARFF. • NIMS ICS-100. • NIMS ICS-200. • NIMS ICS-300. • NIMS ICS-700. • NIMS ICS-800. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must possess demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills. • Must be capable of leading personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations. • Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. • Military applicants, if applicable, must have received an honorable discharge. • Successfully pass background and drug screening Preferred Qualifications: • Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field preferred. • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible firefighting experience preferred. • Previous experience serving in a lead firefighter, acting officer, or supervisory capacity preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • 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 both routine and emergency situations. • Ability to assess risks, make sound decisions, and effectively 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. Estimated Salary/Wage USD $87,000.00/Yr.