Firefighter Lieutenant

Firefighter Lieutenant Vallen Distribution, Inc - 3.5 Nederland, TX Job Details 7 hours ago Qualifications Outdoor work English Ladder use High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Position Summary:

Under direction of the Fire Captain or above, the Firefighter Lieutenant provides leadership and acts as a working supervisor to Firefighters. Oversees fire company activities including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material incidents, fire prevention, monthly and annual inspection activities, public education and the daily operation and maintenance of a fire station. They will need basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to State, OSHA and NFPA standards. The Firefighter Lieutenant will respond and assist on all emergencies including, Hazard Material Incidents, Fire Operations, Search and Rescue Operations, both Confined Space and High Angle Operations as well as Medical Incidents.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned. Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities in response to natural disasters, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations. Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials in a safe and effective manner Participate in cleaning and maintaining fire station, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness. Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents. Perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of emergency response equipment as well as installed life safety systems in accordance with Vallen and Customer SOP's. Maintain emergency vehicle equipment logs. Maintain and track EMS supplies and inventory. Submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary. Assist Fire Captain or Paramedic with Incident and Patient Reports. Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

High School or GED required; Bachelor's in related field of study preferred or 6+ years of applicable direct experience and 5+ current certifications (manufacturer/state) in fire protection and/or related field.

Applicable experience should include:

Firefighter II, IFSAC/ProBoard or

NFPA 1081

equivalent Fire Officer I, IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Inspector I, IFSAC/ProBoard Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) - preferred Hazardous Materials Technician Rope Rescue Training Confined Space Training Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.

Travel:

Yes, as needed for required training or continuing education courses.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may be required to pass all test requirements for approval to work off-shore. May have travel requirements with limited advance notice. Occasionally requires long and varied hours. Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment; indoors and/or outdoors. Ability to work in dusty conditions. May work in hazardous environments and be required to follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. Must have the ability to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes. Must be able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access of equipment to repair and service. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Must have the ability to climb stairwells up to 15 high. Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, case) up to 24' high. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.