Fire Lieutenant

Town of North Topsail Beach; North Topsail Beach (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of North Topsail Beach seeks a proactive fire safety professional to supervise and participate in emergency response and station operations on an assigned shift.

You will lead at fire scenes, oversee EMS, coordinate training, prepare reports, and manage equipment maintenance and inspections. The role requires staying current with fire and rescue techniques and maintaining strong community relations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a community college with a degree in fire science or related field; plus advanced courses in fire service.

Responsibilities

• Provides first line supervision in emergency response and station maintenance on an assigned shift.
• Leads incident response for structural, vehicle, brush fires, EMS, hazardous materials and technical rescues.
• Participates in fire safety inspections and enforces fire code provisions.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates in-service training programs.
• Prepares incident reports and maintains pre-incident plans and related records.
• Coordinates projects such as hose testing, equipment maintenance and hydrant maintenance.
• Participates in public education programs and tours.
• Conducts staff training and performance coaching; contributes to evaluations.
• Performs special projects like radio maintenance and SCBA maintenance.

Skills

Fire suppression

Emergency medical response

Leadership and supervision

Incident command

Training coordination

Recordkeeping

Public education

Education

Fire science degree

Tools

SCBA maintenance

Radio maintenance

Pumper testing

Job description

Distinguishing Characteristics of the Class

Performs public safety, firefighting/emergency medical response, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift. An employee in this class supervises and participates in operations of a fire station on an assigned shift and is in charge of both stations in the absence of the Fire Captain. The employee leads the shift in emergency response including immediate supervision at fire scenes, in emergency medical response, and in the daily cleaning and maintenance activities including apparatus and equipment maintenance, station and grounds maintenance, and related activities. Other duties include supervising and participating in preparation of fire reports. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state‑of‑the‑art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in‑service training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident response. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, working at heights, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• -Provides first line supervision in the emergency response and station maintenance activities on an assigned shift; supervises and participates in the daily activities of equipment, apparatus and station maintenance activities.
• -Leads and participates in incidence response operations as required or until arrival of the incident commander; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue including water rescue, vehicle/machinery rescue, confined space rescue, and trench structural collapse rescue.
• -Participates in fire safety inspections to enforce the fire safety provisions of the State building codes.
• -Plans, organizes and coordinates various in-service training programs.
• -Prepares reports on incidents and response; prepares and maintains records of pre-incident plans; may participate in fire prevention inspections and related recordkeeping.
• -Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such as training, equipment maintenance, safety, hose testing, pumper testing, hydrant maintenance, etc.
• -Participates in providing educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• -Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and provides input for performance evaluation.
• -Performs special projects and assignments such as hose testing and replacement, radio maintenance, SCBA maintenance, etc.
• -Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• -Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence response, and of the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• -Thorough knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level.
• -Thorough knowledge of Departmental rules and regulations.
• -Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the Town and related facilities.
• -Considerable knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• -Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• -Working knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance development.
• -Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• -Ability to provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• -Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• -Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports

Desirable Education and Experience

• -Graduation from a community college with a degree in fire science or related field supplemented by advanced courses and seminars in fire service; and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature in the fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• -Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• -Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 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 possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

Special Requirements

• -Possession of a valid Class B North Carolina driver's license.
• -Possession of other certifications required by the Town.