Fire Lieutenant - Lead Fire Team & Incident Command

Chenega Security; Virginia; On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security seeks a Firefighter Lieutenant to supervise frontline crews during emergencies, training, and daily operations. You will lead Firefighters and Drivers, coordinate response actions, and ensure safety and readiness of personnel, vehicles, and equipment.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and ability to work under ICS; DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board certifications and a Secret clearance are expected. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Must be capable of leading personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazmat, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents.
• Lead company officer and direct assigned personnel during emergency operations.
• Conduct incident size-up, identify hazards, establish tactical priorities, and implement response strategies.
• Utilize Incident Command System (ICS) to manage resources and support incident objectives.
• Direct firefighting, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and stabilization activities.
• Ensure personnel operate safely and in accordance with procedures and safety standards.
• Coordinate with incident command and responding agencies to achieve objectives.
• Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Monitor employee performance and training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Firefighting knowledge

Incident Command

Safety practices

Training ability

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Fire Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Chenega Security seeks a Firefighter Lieutenant to supervise frontline crews during emergencies, training, and daily operations. You will lead Firefighters and Drivers, coordinate response actions, and ensure safety and readiness of personnel, vehicles, and equipment.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and ability to work under ICS; DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board certifications and a Secret clearance are expected. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred.