Fire Prevention Lead (Lt/Cap): Life Safety & Investigations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500/yr

4% retirement contribution with 2% opt

City-paid disability plans

Health insurance

On-site medical clinic

Job summary

The City of Lenexa is hiring for a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain to lead the Fire Prevention Division, directing fire prevention, life safety, and fire investigation activities. You will coordinate with multiple agencies and provide public education and outreach to enhance community preparedness.

The role is essential, with on-call responsibilities in emergencies and a focus on enforcing fire codes and NFPA standards; candidates must meet the listed certifications and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Fire Lieutenant requires 3 years in a career fire service as a uniformed firefighter with Fire Fighter I & II and Kansas EMT certifications.
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I certifications within one year of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fire Captain requires 5 years in a career fire service with FF I & II and KS EMT certifications, plus one year in a company officer role.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages 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.
• Supervises programs and personnel for fire and life safety inspections per codes and NFPA standards.
• Develops and participates in fire prevention and public education programs.
• Supervises fire investigation program focusing on origin and cause; coordinates training and credentialing.
• Provides training and instruction in fire prevention and life safety services.

Education

Firefighter I & II certifications

Kansas EMT certification

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I certification

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I certification

NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I certification

NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner certification

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator certification

Job description

The City of Lenexa is hiring for a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain to lead the Fire Prevention Division, directing fire prevention, life safety, and fire investigation activities. You will coordinate with multiple agencies and provide public education and outreach to enhance community preparedness.

The role is essential, with on-call responsibilities in emergencies and a focus on enforcing fire codes and NFPA standards; candidates must meet the listed certifications and experience requirements.