Lead Firefighter & Incident Commander

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firefighter/Lieutenant at Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit leads frontline crews during emergencies, training, and daily operations, ensuring equipment and personnel readiness for safe response. This role directs Firefighters and Drivers, applies ICS principles, and collaborates with incident command to meet objectives.

Minimum qualifications include DoD/IFSAC certifications, leadership abilities, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board Firefighter II, or Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standards.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Fire Officer I.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Pumper.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Aerial.
• DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator ARFF.
• NIMS ICSC-100.
• NIMS ICSC-200.
• NIMS ICSC-300.
• NIMS ICSC-700.
• NIMS ICSC-800.
• 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.
• Military applicants, if applicable, must have received an honorable discharge.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents.
• Serve as the lead company officer and direct assigned personnel during emergency operations.
• Conduct incident size-up, identify hazards, establish tactical priorities, and implement appropriate response strategies.
• Utilize Incident Command System (ICS) principles to manage assigned resources and support incident objectives.
• Direct firefighting, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and incident stabilization activities.
• Ensure personnel operate safely and effectively in accordance with established procedures, training, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with incident command, responding agencies, and support personnel to achieve operational objectives.
• Participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and specialty response operations as assigned.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned crew members.
• Assign and monitor work activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor employee performance and provide recommendations regarding training needs, performance improvement, and workforce development.
• Ensure assigned personnel comply with departmental policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Ensure apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and operationally ready.
• Verify completion of daily inspections, maintenance checks, inventories, and equipment accountability requirements.
• Coordinate reporting and resolution of equipment deficiencies and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain familiarity with department apparatus, pumps, aerial devices, water delivery systems, rescue tools, and specialty equipment.
• Operate department apparatus and equipment as necessary to support staffing and operational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science

Job description

The Firefighter/Lieutenant at Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit leads frontline crews during emergencies, training, and daily operations, ensuring equipment and personnel readiness for safe response. This role directs Firefighters and Drivers, applies ICS principles, and collaborates with incident command to meet objectives.

Minimum qualifications include DoD/IFSAC certifications, leadership abilities, and a Secret clearance.