Fire Lieutenant — Lead Fire Ops with Flexible Schedule

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent retirement benefits

Paid sick and vacation leave

13 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement benefits

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is hiring Fire Lieutenants to supervise fire suppression, EMS, hazmat incidents, and training. The role requires strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to coordinate monthly training and evaluate personnel.

You will also prepare reports, inspect equipment, and participate in public safety initiatives within the Fire Department. Candidate selection emphasizes certification compliance (Fire Officer 1, Hazmat, NIMS), experience in a firefighter role, and

Qualifications

• Must possess strong supervisory and training abilities.
• Strong knowledge of fire suppression, EMS, hazmat operations and safety.
• Proven ability to manage personnel, reports, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel and assigns tasks, conducts evaluations, coordinates training.
• Directs fire ground operations and emergency response.
• Ensures safety and accountability of personnel and citizens during operations.
• Performs administrative duties and maintains departmental records.
• Promotes community relations and public safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Decision making

Education

NCOSFM Certified Firefighter

Pro Board/IFSTA Fire Officer 1 Certification

Pro Board/IFSTA Hazmat Operations certification

NIMS 100/200/700

Job description

The City of Wilmington, NC is hiring Fire Lieutenants to supervise fire suppression, EMS, hazmat incidents, and training. The role requires strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to coordinate monthly training and evaluate personnel.

You will also prepare reports, inspect equipment, and participate in public safety initiatives within the Fire Department. Candidate selection emphasizes certification compliance (Fire Officer 1, Hazmat, NIMS), experience in a firefighter role, and