Fire Lieutenant — Lead Emergency Response & Crew Oversight

City of Livingston (CA); Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Livingston (CA) seeks a Fire Lieutenant to supervise and coordinate firefighting operations on a shift basis. The role includes incident command when needed, EMS response, rescue, and fire prevention, with responsibilities in training and staff direction.

The position requires knowledge of ICS, apparatus operation, inspections, and safety protocols, alongside EMT certification, CPR/AED, and HazMat command qualifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of full-time fire suppression and prevention, incl. at least one year at the driver/operator level.
• Licenses: Valid California driver's license with firefighter endorsement.
• Certifications: EMT-I/EMT-B, Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, HazMat IC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, medical, rescue, and alarms; participate in response operations.
• Direct tactical incident management and supervise crew until relieved.
• Supervise shift personnel; schedule work and performance oversight.
• Operate fire apparatus and equipment; maintain readiness.
• Assist in fire suppression, EMS, rescue, life safety.
• Conduct fire inspections and provide public education.
• Assist training programs and drills; maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws; assist in investigations.

Skills

ICS knowledge

Fire apparatus operation

Fire inspections

FBOR understanding

Communication

Leadership and supervision

Emergency medical response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Livingston (CA) seeks a Fire Lieutenant to supervise and coordinate firefighting operations on a shift basis. The role includes incident command when needed, EMS response, rescue, and fire prevention, with responsibilities in training and staff direction.

The position requires knowledge of ICS, apparatus operation, inspections, and safety protocols, alongside EMT certification, CPR/AED, and HazMat command qualifications.