Fire Lieutenant

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking Fire Lieutenants to lead and supervise fire suppression and EMS activities, oversee training, and coordinate public relations. The lieutenant will ensure safety and accountability during emergencies and participate in departmental policy reviews.

Internal and external candidates must meet stringent certification and education requirements, including NIMS, Hazmat, EMT, and Fire Officer credentials.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates: Associate degree with 2 years as an Engineer in the Wilmington Fire Department or graduate with a WFD internal certificate with at least 3 years and 61 points on the Career Planning Report.
• External candidates: Associate degree and 6 years with a career fire department with 2 years as an acting company officer.
• Minimum requirements: Valid driver’s license; NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter; EMT credential or National Registry EMT; Pro Board/IFSTA Hazmat Ops; NIMS IC 100, 200, 700; WFD Candidate School II; Pro Board/IFSTA Fire Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel by prioritizing tasks, ensures completion, conducts performance evaluations, coordinates training, administers disciplinary actions; maintains personnel records.
• Commands fire ground operations during emergencies, directs subordinates in all aspects of fire suppression and control.
• Ensures safety and accountability of personnel and citizens during operations.
• Performs non-emergency operations and public relations, assists Fire and Life Safety, engages with the public.
• Performs administrative tasks: reports, committees, records, policy reviews, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Public safety

Training

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

NCOSFM Certification

IFSTA Hazmat Ops

NIMS IC 100/200/700

Blue Card

EMT certification

Fire Officer 1

Job description

The Wilmington Fire Department is hiring Fire Lieutenants

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property of the citizens of Wilmington. Performs supervisory and technical duties in the areas of fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials incidents, fire personnel training and public relations. This is accomplished by exercising a high degree of judgment and initiative while making critical fire and life safety related decisions, supervising personnel, overseeing housekeeping duties and equipment maintenance, and assuming responsibility for the apparatus. Other duties include serving on committees, acting as Fire Captain, completing reports, testing equipment and apparatus, attending continuous professional training, inspecting hydrants, and coordinating monthly training. Performs all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary at the discretion of the Battalion Chief.

For external candidates selected for hire, the anticipated Lieutenant orientation date will be February 8, 2027

• Supervises personnel by prioritizing and assigning tasks, ensuring tasks are completed, conducting performance evaluations, identifying training needs, coordinating, and presenting training for personnel, administers disciplinary actions in accordance with the City policy, responding to citizen complaints and employee grievances, writing reports, keeping personnel records, maintaining a state of readiness, and communicating to personnel.
• Commands fire ground operations during emergencies by directing subordinates in all aspects of fire ground activities, using apparatus and equipment for fire suppression and control.
• Ensures the safety and accountability of all personnel and citizens during emergency operations.
• Performs non-emergency operations and public relations by assisting the Fire and Life Safety division and working with the public to protect life and property.
• Performs administrative tasks by writing reports, serving on committees, maintaining records, and participating in the review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Will perform all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

All Applicants Must Possess:

• Education and experience:
  • Internal Candidates:
    • Have an associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years as an Engineer in the Wilmington Fire Department or graduate with a WFD internal certificate with a minimum of three years and meet the minimum of 61 points on the Career Planning Report from the areas of Formal Education and Experience
  • External Candidates:
    • Have an Associate’s degree and minimum of 6 years with a career fire department with 2 of those years as an acting company officer.
• Minimum Requirements for all candidates:
  • Valid driver’s license by application close
  • NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter
  • NCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with the ability to obtain North Carolina reciprocity
  • Pro Board/ IFSTA Hazmat Operations certification
  • NIMS IC 100, 200, and 700 certifications
  • WFD Candidate School II
  • Pro Board/ IFSTA Fire Officer 1 Certification
• Additional Requirements by Applicant Type
  • Internal Applicants (Current Employees):
    • Must possess Class B in state you currently reside
    • Must possess Blue Card certification
    • Must possess NFA Safety Officer
    • Must have completed the Lieutenant Task Book
    • Have no more than two points on record for a preventable vehicle or nonvehicle accident within 12 months of the closing date
    • Have no formal disciplinary action above a first written reminder within 12 months of the closing date
    • Most recent annual performance rating must be “Meets Expectations” or better
    • Must provide a letter from his/her immediate supervisor recommending the candidate for the position and stating that the candidate meets job requirements as outlined in the Lieutenant's job description and is ready for the position
  • External Applicants:
    • NC Class B must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
    • NFA Safety Officer certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
    • Lieutenant Task Book must be completed within six (6) months of hire
    • Blue card certification completed within six (6) months of hire
    • NCOSFM Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification within six (6) months of hire
    • Driver Operator & Pumps or IFSAC/Proboard within six (6) months of hire
    • Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 certification within six (6) months of hire

Additional Information:

• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining all required certifications and credentials within the specified timeframes
• Failure to meet certification requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Internal candidates:

• A driving history and a criminal history check will be performed on all internal candidates who are placed on the certified roster for promotion.