Fire Lieutenant - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

City of Paducah; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Paducah seeks a Fire Captain to lead crew on an assigned fire engine, directing personnel and equipment during firefighting and prevention operations.

Responsibilities include supervising subordinates, maintaining equipment, responding to alarms, conducting training, and promoting fire safety in the community. Requires high school completion and 5 years as a firefighter with Kentucky license, and ability to perform heavy labor in hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education and five (5) years’ experience as a firefighter; or equivalent combination of training and/or experience evidencing knowledge of firefighting, rescue, first aid.
• Proven ability to operate firefighting equipment and apparatus; perform heavy sustained labor in hazardous conditions.
• Possession of a valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drives fire apparatus and operates related fire equipment; directs activities of personnel on assigned engine.
• Performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties; supervises subordinates until relieved by a superior.
• Maintains equipment on assigned fire engines and performs routine upkeep of building and its contents.
• Attends training and speaks to community groups to promote fire safety.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Responds to alarms and extinguishes fires; conducts rescue activities as needed.
• Assists in training sessions to enhance firefighting knowledge and techniques.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Education

Secondary education

Job description

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction, drives fire apparatus and operates related fire equipment; directs the activities of personnel and equipment on assigned fire engine; performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties; supervises immediate subordinates for the efficient application of manpower and equipment until relieved by a superior.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Ensures proper care and maintenance for equipment on assigned fire engines.
• Assumes the regular responsibilities and duties of Captain in the absence of the Captain.
• Performs fire prevention, fire suppression and rescue activities.
• Responds to fire, accident and disaster alarms and suppresses the extinguishes fires.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair.
• Performs routine upkeep of building and its contents.
• Attends training sessions and seminars to enhance and maintain self-knowledge of present and new methods and techniques of firefighting and emergency service functions; speaks to community groups and individuals to promote fire and safety prevention.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of secondary education and five (5) years’ experience as a firefighter; or equivalent combination of training and or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of firefighting, rescue, first aid; demonstrable ability to operate the various pieces of fire department equipment and apparatus; demonstrable ability to perform heavy sustained labor and physical activity in hazardous conditions; possession of a valid State of Kentucky motor vehicle operator's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform heavy sustained labor in required firefighting equipment and physical activity in hazardous conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS-AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of department policies and procedures; inventory, fire apparatus operation and maintenance, tools, equipment and instruments utilized in firefighting and emergency operations, geographical layout of city, locations of hydrants and pump pressure, fire suppression and prevention techniques, safety practices and procedures; ability to communicate effectively, act in stressful situations, sustain physical activity for prolonged periods of time under hazardous conciliations, operation of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment. Knowledge of routine custodial methods, procedures and equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records.