Fire lieutenant vs deputy fire chief

Differences between fire lieutenant and deputy fire chief duties and responsibilities

Fire lieutenant example responsibilities.

• Manage the combat logistics operations center's daily operations and ensure efficient information flow between internal and external organizations.
• Apply lifesaving, firefighting, and prevention principles, practices, tools and techniques, and equipment to practical scenarios.
• Evaluate firefighting methods and apparatus performance regarding new equipment and equipment utilize during emergency calls.
• Render advanced paramedical care to injure or ill patients as required ensuring compliance with department regulations, protocol, and procedure.
• Organize medication boxes/inventory and provide ALS care
• Coordinate and synchronize intelligence gathering assets with artillery, mortar, and aviation systems in support of complex tactical operations.

Deputy fire chief example responsibilities.

• Achieve advance levels of Fire/EMS management certification.
• Provide performance oversight of inspections/preventive maintenance of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment.
• Maintain department personnel and equipment records in accordance with privacy act and NFPA requirements.
• Conduct plans reviews of building construction projects ensuring compliance with NFPA, local and regional reference code compliance documents.
• Serve as incident commander of firefighting activities.
• Develop and implement rapid training and replacement program to fill critical personnel shortages in support of combat logistics operations in Afghanistan.
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