Fire Lieutenant

An employee in this class is responsible for performing all general duty firefighting work as the on-site supervisor with assigned firefighting team. Emphasis of the work is on taking command of a fire or emergency situation and may relinquish the command upon arrival of senior officer. Work includes supervising or providing emergency medical services, directing fire tactics, and use and placement of equipment such as hoses, ladders, hand tools, and cutting tools. This employee also participates in training classes, cleans fire equipment, and cleans the station house as a member of a fire team. Employees in this class also perform a secondary administrative responsibility such as managing technical rescue equipment and training, pre-fire planning and incident surveys, hose testing & maintenance, vehicle maintenance & records, and other areas. Work is generally performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work standards and procedures are well established and understood but independent judgment and initiative is required as an on-scene supervisor at fires or emergency medical calls. Work is performed under the supervision of a Battalion Chief or his/her designated officer and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of fire efforts and related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the standard operating procedures of fire fighting, firefighting hazards and related safety precautions, and emergency medical treatment techniques
• Considerable knowledge of fire codes and general orders, bulletins, and training materials
• Knowledge of city geography and street locations, buildings, and hydrant locations
• Knowledge of effective communications techniques when interacting with the general public
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques to build respect and elicit full performance of staff
• Skill in the use of firefighting tools and equipment such as a pry bar, axe, hoses, nozzles, air packs, fans, shovels, rakes, sledgehammers, jaws-of-life, defibrillator, and other equipment
• Ability to conduct fire prevention and fire safety training to all age groups
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform difficult physical procedures for prolonged periods wearing protective clothing and in adverse weather conditions; ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights; ability to carry or drag or assist in carrying or dragging persons and equipment up and down ladders and stairs or across flat surfaces; ability to chop holes or pry openings in doors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and other surfaces to effect ventilation; ability to screw in hoses connections and gate valves to fire hydrants; ability to apply hose clamps onto charged and uncharged hose lines; ability to hold charged hose lines and direct them at fire sources; ability to locate and to estimate distances between objects and persons inside or near burning structures
• Ability to demonstrate self-confidence, self-reliance, and to take action when required by the situation; ability to confront potentially dangerous situations, remain calm, apply common sense, make logical decisions, and work effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to train less senior employees in the proper techniques to extinguish fires, rescue trapped persons, dispose of hazardous materials, and operate firefighting equipment
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with members of the squad, company, station house, and the general public; ability to co-exist and work cooperatively with a group of individuals for twenty-four hours at a time without regard for such characteristics as gender, race, or cultural background

Physical Requirements

Work in this position is characteristically supervisory in nature. However, depending on the incidents in which the employee is engaged, the work can be described as heavy work requiring the exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Employee must have the visual acuity to be the operator of a truck and other equipment and be able to distinguish colors and see peripherally in both eyes, inspect small defects or parts, operate or inspect equipment, use measurement devices, and to determine the accuracy of work assigned. Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods, in varied weather conditions, and in emergency situations

Special Requirements

• NC certification as a Firefighter Level II (minimum 3 years)
• Valid Driver’s License (Obtain Class B driver’s license within one year of employment)

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
• NC certification at Hazmat Operations Level
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
• NIMS 100,200,700 and 800
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician (Obtain within one year of employment)
• Driver Operator Pumps
• Driver Operator Aerials
• Fire Officer I (Obtain within one year of employment)

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency
• Completion of an Associate’s degree in fire science technology or related field preferred
• Five years with a Firefighter Level II Certification preferred

Hiring range: $40,696.52- $61,929.53 Depending on qualifications.

Applications Process & Closing Date:

To apply please submit a City of Hendersonville Application online, a resume, and a valid driver’s license to the Human Resources Department. The closing date for this position is Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm. The City of Hendersonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information about Assessment

The Assessment Center will be conducted on December 16^th and 17^th in Hendersonville by JQJ Consulting. The assessment center will comprise of a:

• Presentation Exercise
• Role Play Scenario
• Incident Operations Simulation

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