Fire Lieutenant: Incident Command & Rescue Leader

V2X, Inc.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks a Fire Lieutenant to lead a firefighting crew in Kuwait, directing firefighting activities and training operations on scene. The role requires adherence to NFPA standards, DoD/IFSAC certifications, and the ability to manage safety and communications in high-stress emergencies.

The position involves supervising crew duty, conducting inspections, and coordinating with senior staff. Applicants must meet DoD 6055.06 requirements and pass fitness standards for duty.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 2+ years paid firefighting experience; Associate degree preferred.
• Must meet DoD Manual 6055.06 training/certification requirements.
• Certifications: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, D/O Pumper, D/O ARFF, D/O MWS, D/O Aerial (Preferred), HazMat IC (Preferred), HazMat Technician (Preferred), ARFF, EMT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in firefighting activities as crew-chief for one fire apparatus.
• Conduct training, drills, and inspections; assign crew to maintenance tasks.
• Prepare reports on fire runs, training, inspections, and other topics for supervisors.

Skills

Firefighting knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills (English)

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree in Fire Science

DoD training requirements (6055.06)

Tools

IFSAC/Pro-Board/DoD certifications

Job description

V2X, Inc. seeks a Fire Lieutenant to lead a firefighting crew in Kuwait, directing firefighting activities and training operations on scene. The role requires adherence to NFPA standards, DoD/IFSAC certifications, and the ability to manage safety and communications in high-stress emergencies.

The position involves supervising crew duty, conducting inspections, and coordinating with senior staff. Applicants must meet DoD 6055.06 requirements and pass fitness standards for duty.