What is a lieutenant fire fighter and how to become one

Key steps to become a lieutenant fire fighter

1. Explore lieutenant fire fighter education requirements

   Most common lieutenant fire fighter degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.4 %

   High School Diploma

   22.7 %

   Master's

   22.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific lieutenant fire fighter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Ladders	26.99%
   Responder	20.45%
   Fire Prevention	18.90%
   Rescue Operations	13.82%
   EMS	3.38%

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3. Complete relevant lieutenant fire fighter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lieutenant fire fighters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lieutenant fire fighter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lieutenant fire fighter resumes.

4. Research lieutenant fire fighter duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve advance levels of Fire/EMS management certification.
   • General firefighting and emergency response duties.
   • Delegate patrol officer responsibilities, conduct roll call, assign zones and vehicles/ equipment, and evaluate uniformed officer performance.
   • Coordinate and synchronize intelligence gathering assets with artillery, mortar, and aviation systems in support of complex tactical operations.

5. Apply for lieutenant fire fighter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a lieutenant fire fighter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams