Industrial Fire Lieutenant: Incident Command & EMS Lead

Rural Metro Fire; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire in Westlake, LA is seeking an Industrial Fire Lieutenant with a passion for firefighting and a collaborative work approach. The role directs shift activities, coordinates fire/EMS support, and leads incident command during emergencies.

You will supervise staff, ensure discipline, manage daily logs, training, inspections, and CQI initiatives while staying current with industry standards. Qualifications include NFPA 1001 Firefighter I with HazMat-Operations, Advanced EMT, CPR/AED,

Qualifications

• Valid state Driver’s License; DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Current NFPA 1001 Firefighter I with Hazardous Materials-Operations.
• Current Advanced EMT certification.
• Current CPR/AED.
• Completion of NIMS ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800 at hire time.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate personnel on assigned duties.
• Provides effective leadership for all personnel to carry out the Department's mission.
• Maintains discipline and enforces department rules; applies corrective action as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Incident Command

Fire Suppression

Team Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NFPA 1001

EMT Certification

CPR/AED

NIMS ICS-100/200/700/800

Job description

Rural Metro Fire in Westlake, LA is seeking an Industrial Fire Lieutenant with a passion for firefighting and a collaborative work approach. The role directs shift activities, coordinates fire/EMS support, and leads incident command during emergencies.

You will supervise staff, ensure discipline, manage daily logs, training, inspections, and CQI initiatives while staying current with industry standards. Qualifications include NFPA 1001 Firefighter I with HazMat-Operations, Advanced EMT, CPR/AED,