Lead Fire Lieutenant: Command, Training & Rescue

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham County Fire Department in Savannah is seeking a Fire Lieutenant to supervise a company, assist in command of emergencies, and mentor firefighters for safe and effective operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability, guiding daily shift activities and ensuring readiness of personnel and equipment while maintaining strong communication with the chain of command.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous, full-time paid experience in a municipal or county career fire department.
• Three years of full-time paid experience as a certified front-line structural firefighter.
• Two years as a pumper and aerial driver/operator.
• Two years experience leading fire-education topics to demonstrate required knowledge and skills.
• Valid Georgia Class F driver's license (or equivalent).
• Georgia Certified Firefighter or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Georgia EMT-B license (or NR-EMT-B with GA reciprocity within 30 days).
• NPQ or IFSAC certifications: Firefighter 1 & 2, HazMat Awareness/Operations, Fire Instructor 1, Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper & Aerial, Fire Officer 1.
• GFSTC NPQ Evaluator.
• NIMS IC 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a fire company on an assigned apparatus (engine, truck, or squad).
• Assume command at emergency scenes until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
• Ensure apparatus and equipment are maintained in a constant state of readiness.
• Conduct daily shift assignments, personnel accountability, and pre-incident planning.
• Provide hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship to firefighters and apparatus operators.
• Maintain compliance with department policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Conduct company-level inspections and participate in fire prevention activities.
• Document incident reports, training records, and personnel evaluations.
• Represent CCFD with professionalism and leadership in community and inter-agency settings.
• Participate in administrative duties, including staffing adjustments and performance reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations and strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Firefighting knowledge

Rescue operations

HazMat response

EMS

Communication

Mentoring

RMS software

Fire service tools

Education

Georgia Certified Firefighter

NPQ/IFSAC certifications

Associate’s degree (fire service)

Tools

RMS/records management

Fire service software

Job description

The Chatham County Fire Department in Savannah is seeking a Fire Lieutenant to supervise a company, assist in command of emergencies, and mentor firefighters for safe and effective operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability, guiding daily shift activities and ensuring readiness of personnel and equipment while maintaining strong communication with the chain of command.