Fire lieutenant job description

• Directs and evaluates fire station personnel and operations during assigned shift
• Assists with the development and enforcement of rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance with federal, state industry best practices, and policies
• Participate in drills, attend classes, and assists in training of on-shift personnel
• Carries raises and takes down ground ladders ranging from 12 to 55 feet; operates aerial ladders
• Lays, charges, and operates a hose (line); collects, folds, and re-loads the hose on the engine
• Carries and throws tarps; operates portable pumps and saws; breeches walls, moves or removes furniture and obstacles
• Climbs stairs and ladders carrying forcible entry equipment, protective gear, and uncharged hose lines with nozzles
• Wears a respirator (SCBA) to safely perform firefighting operations or rescues in conditions where smoke or gases may be present; duties may require wearing an SCBA for thirty (30) minutes to several hours at one time
• Cuts or creates openings in structures to ventilate smoke/gases using a power saw, ax, or other tools
• Searches premises and rescues victims by carrying them downstairs or on ladders; administers first aid to victims (includes CPR, placing victim on a backboard, etc.)
• Sizes up a motor vehicle accident scene; operates extrication tools such as hydraulic jaws, ram, and cutters; dismantles vehicles to extricate victims safely
• Maintains equipment and apparatus on a daily basis, performing repairs as needed; washes engines and trucks
• Performs household duties at fire station such as sweeping, mopping, power washing, and lawn mowing
• Inspects business/industrial locations for compliance with fire codes
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics
• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery
• Drive and operate special apparatus
• Knowledge of current firefighting, hazmat, and rescue techniques and methods
• Knowledge of fire prevention codes and building codes
• Emergency medical procedures and CPR
• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment, self-discipline and courtesy

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, LICENSES

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Texas class B driver's license required
• Possess Intermediate Firefighter & Wildland Firefighter certification from TCFP or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC); Certified Fire Inspector certification preferred.
• Must have completed at least six (6) credit hours of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university, with a grade of "C" or better
• Texas DOH or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or higher, certification is required
• Minimum of three (3) years prior full-time paid fire department experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Perform firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry) while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Operate under stressful conditions including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged periods.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing. Heavy lifting and carrying, physical and manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, including the ability to distinguish color. Requires use of both hands and legs in order to carry, push, pull, drag or hold moderate to heavy weight objects.

Climbing stairs while wearing a fire protective ensemble, including SCBA, weighing at least 50 lb and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb; navigating narrow and uneven surfaces that might be wet or icy, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards

Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without the benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration

WORK CONDITIONS

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions often near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places, with exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibrations.

The work may require strenuous exertion for extended periods and is sometimes performed in emergencies where death, trauma, and property damage have occurred.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, criminal background check, and MVR check.

The City of Kaufman, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

Bulletin No. 1902

NOTICE OF PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

This announcement applies to persons who are receiving pay as regular City employees within the Fire Department

Written Examination:

Date: November 15, 2022

Place: Fire Training Center - 2620 W. Battlefield

Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Assessment Center Informational Seminar:

Date: November 15, 2022

Place: Fire Training Center - 2620 W. Battlefield

Time: Following Exam

Assessment Center:

Date: December 5, 2022 - December 16, 2022

Place: TBA

Feedback Sessions:

No later than January 6, 2023

Please Note: The City reserves the right to adjust scheduled dates, times and locations as needed.

Dates and Times of the Assessment Center Exercises will be assigned to candidates individually.

Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to all scheduled testing times.

Written Examination (50% of overall score)

The written test will be given prior to the Assessment Center. The written test will have a total value of 125 points possible with a minimum passing score of 70% of total points possible. The written test is of the multiple-choice variety. The following listing displays the sources included in the Fire Lieutenant reading list for the written examination.

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, 3rd Edition

Entire Book

Fire Officer Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition

Entire Book

Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 8th Ed.

Entire Book

Lexipol Policies and Procedures

Lexipol Vision, Values and Goals

Lexipol Firefighter Code of Ethics

Lexipol 100 Fire Service Authority

Lexipol 103 Policy Manual

Lexipol 221 Code of Conduct

Lexipol 302 Emergency Incident Accountability

Lexipol 309 Staging

Lexipol 321 Scene Preservation

Lexipol 328 National Fire Incident Reporting System

Lexipol 331 Grocery Shopping On-duty

Lexipol 336 Mutual/Automatic Aid Responses

Lexipol 500 Response to Medical Incidents

Lexipol 501 EMS Protocols

Lexipol 504 Patient Care Reports

Lexipol 505 Medical Supplies

Lexipol 908 Apparatus Backing

Lexipol 909 Roadway Incident Safety

Lexipol 910 High-Visibility Safety Vest

Lexipol 1017 On-Duty Voting in Statewide Elections

Lexipol 1026 Smoking and Tobacco Use

Lexipol 1046 Disciplinary Action

Lexipol 1048 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Program

Lexipol 1105 Fire Station Living

Springfield Fire Department Policies and Procedures

3.C40 - Citizen Complaint

3.L50 - Loaning City Equipment

3.L60 - Lost or Damaged City Equipment

3.R30 - Rest During Duty Hours

3.S42 - Social Media Policy

3.U40 - Uniform Policy

4.A40 - On-airport Aircraft Emergency Response

4.E10 - Exhaust Fumes Mitigation

4.F20 - FD Distracted Driving

4.F30 - FD Driving Policy

4.F40 - Forcible Entry

4.P50 - Post Incident Analysis

8.I50 - Infection Control

8.O50 - Operations - Safety Procedure

8.S40 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

8.T60 - Two-In Two-Out

9.S60 - Station Log

9.T50 - Timesheets

12.D50 - Daily Work Schedule

12.F50 - Fire LT Placement Step Procedure

12.O40 - Overtime Policy

Springfield Fire Department Operating Guidelines

100 - Standard Company Operations

100A - Engine Co. Operations

100B - Truck Company Operations

100C - Rescue Company Operations

100D - Water Supply

101 - Dispatch Response Modes

102 - Change in Operational Modes

103 - Fireground Strategy

104 - Incident Command

104A - Incident Command for Mayday Incident

105 - Incident Emergency Declaration

106 - Rapid Intervention

106A - Deployment of RIT PAK3 and PAK Tracker for Rapid Intervention Teams

107 - Ventilation

108 - High-Rise Incidents

109 - Property Conservation

110 - Automatic Alarm Response

111 - Major Incident Management

114 - Request for Law Enforcement Assistance

116 - Elevator Emergency

118 - Compressed Air Foam

120 - Responses During Civil Unrest

121 - Fireground Decontamination

300A - Fatality Fires

400 - Personnel Accountability System

404 - Breathing Air Response

405 - Road and Highway Safety

501 - Thermal Image Camera

600 - Medical Protocols

601 - Mass Casualty Incident Response

602 - Hostile Event Incident Response

City of Springfield Merit Rules

Section 11: Employee Conduct

Section 12.4 Causes for Disciplinary Action

Section 21: Leave of Absence

Section 26: Substance Abuse

Section 27: Family and Medical Leave Act

Section 28: Employee Assistance Program

City of Springfield Administrative Memos

45: Policy Statement Against Workplace Harassment

Springfield Fire Department CBA

Article 2: Working Conditions

Questions or concerns regarding written exam questions will be accepted after completion of the examination. Appeals must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022. Candidates may review the examination between 8:00AM - 5:00PM on November 16, 17, and 18 in the Human Resources Department.

Assessment Center Exercises - (50% of the overall score)

The Lieutenant Assessment Center is designed to examine candidate suitability for afront line supervisory role in the Springfield Fire Department. The Lieutenant Assessment Center will measure a set of dimensions, such as:

* Judgment & Decision Making
* Leadership
* Problem Solving
* Interpersonal Skills
* Composure
* Oral and Written Communication
* Conflict Resolution
* Planning & Organization

The Lieutenant Assessment Center will be comprised of four exercises which may include the following: Structured Oral Interview, Role Play, Written Problem Solving, Background Presentation, EmergencySituation, or In-Basket.

Once announced, candidates who know any of the external assessors must contact the Fire Human Resources Specialist to explain the nature of the relationship no later than November 25, 2022. External Assessors are tentatively scheduled and may be changed as needed.

Questions or concerns regarding the assessment center will be accepted after completion of feedback sessions, which will be held no later than January 6, 2023. Per Section 2.04 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement candidates will have five (5) calendar days from the last day of feedbacks to submit written appeals over the assessment center. The eligibility list will be established after appeals have been addressed.

Length of Service:

Prior to the establishment of a promotional Eligible List, an employee with an overall passing score shall be awarded the following seniority points:

* Zero points for less than five years' service with the City of Springfield;
* One point for five or more years, but less than ten years' service with the City of Springfield;
* Two points for ten or more years, but less than fifteen years' service with the City of Springfield;
* Three points for fifteen or more years, but less than twenty years' service with the City of Springfield;
* Four points for twenty or more years' service with the City of Springfield;

Final Score:

All persons with a required passing score will be placed on the Eligibility List. In accordance with Merit Rule 7.2, the final score will be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education and Training

* Must have at least five years of service with the Springfield Fire Department, of which one year has been in continuous service at the rank of Fire Equipment Operator, Rescue & Salvage Specialist or higher as of the announcement closing date.

Licensing/Certification

* Must possess a valid driver's license.
* If appointed to the position of Firefighter after January, 1998, must maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification throughout appointment as Fire Lieutenant.
* Must obtain Fire Instructor I certification during the probationary period. Fire Instructor I certification must be maintained throughout appointment.
* Must obtain certification to most current standard as Fire Officer I through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety within one year of appointment.

Functions

Fore more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see thejob description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.