Fire Prevention Lead (Lieutenant/Captain) - Life Safety

City of Lenexa, Kansas; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical/dental/vision

On-site medical clinic

4% retirement contribution with 2% IRA

Disability plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Lenexa, Kansas Fire Department is seeking a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain to lead the Fire Prevention Division, overseeing fire prevention, life safety inspections, and fire investigations. The role requires multiple NFPA certifications and several years of firefighting experience, along with a valid driver’s license.

The position emphasizes public education, coordination with other agencies, and essential operations, with duties including reports, training, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a career fire service as a uniformed firefighter with Fire Fighter I & II and Kansas EMT certifications; NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I certification within one year of appointment.
• Five years of experience in a career fire service as a uniformed firefighter with Fire Fighter I & II and Kansas EMT certifications, with at least one year in a company officer role; Associate degree in fire, emergency medical science or related field; NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I certifications; completion of NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner and NFPA 1033 within one year of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, plans and coordinates fire prevention, life safety and fire investigation activities within the Fire Prevention Division.
• Coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the public providing complex staff assistance.
• Supervises, manages and coordinates programs and individuals in fire and life safety inspections according to codes and NFPA standards.
• Prepares and participates in fire prevention, life safety programs and public fire education activities for businesses, schools and community groups.
• Supervises the fire investigation program for origin and cause determinations and recommends training and credentialing for investigators.
• Prepares and develops public education programs targeting community risks and trains personnel in fire prevention and emergency services.

Skills

Firefighter I & II

Kansas EMT

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I

NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree in fire, emergency medical science or related field

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I

NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

Job description

City of Lenexa, Kansas Fire Department is seeking a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain to lead the Fire Prevention Division, overseeing fire prevention, life safety inspections, and fire investigations. The role requires multiple NFPA certifications and several years of firefighting experience, along with a valid driver’s license.

The position emphasizes public education, coordination with other agencies, and essential operations, with duties including reports, training, and community outreach.