
Fire Lieutenant
- Radford, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responds to fire and emergency alarms and in the absence of the Captain, establishes Incident Command.
- Supervises subordinates in extinguishing fires, rescue work and protecting property.
- Direct and assist crew in firefighting and related life and property protection and provide emergency medical care to include assisting EMT's.
- Supervises salvage, rescue, and overhaul activities to include conducting fire prevention inspections.
- Supervise the maintenance of the station, grounds and all assigned apparatus and equipment.
- Supervise fire apparatus and equipment operations and assist firefighters and EMT's when necessary.
- Inspect station buildings, grounds, quarters, equipment, supplies, and firefighting appliances.
- Train and drill station in all phases of firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care and fire prevention to include development and implementation of new programs.
- Prepare and maintain various fire reports, schedules and records and operate department computer.
- Perform various personnel functions to include maintaining files and reports.
- May perform duties of higher classification when assigned.
- Perform other related work as required.
- May be required to work overtime or be called back to work with short notice in the case of emergent events.
- Supervise the work of the firefighters; evaluate performance and make recommendations regarding disciplining employees.
- Conduct fire prevention programs, and educational and informational programs throughout the plant.
- Other duties that may be assigned by the Fire Captain and/or Fire Chief.
- US Citizen
- Must be at least 18 years old to apply
- GED or High School Diploma
- Valid drivers' license
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening
- At least two (2) years' experience as a full-time career Firefighter with the RFAAP Fire/Rescue Department.
- Firefighter II
- Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Inspector I
- EMT-Basic
- EVOC Class III
- Basic Pump Operations or Driver/Operator-Engine
- Ability to work during inclement weather.
- Heavy work: Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses.
- May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather
- Subject to high noise levels
- Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
- May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, often without breaks, and may be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk up inclines and on uneven terrain.
- Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract
- Travel may be required
- Must be able to perform all tasks of a Firefighter/EMS professional.
- Must be able to perform tasks while wearing an SCBA and full firefighting PPE.
- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.