Fire Lieutenant

Requirements

Display strong knowledge in scene operations.
Display intent to further education.

Duties

The lieutenant is responsible for the emergency response of a specific fire station, including the management of resources and personnel. In the absence of the captain, the lieutenant may assume the role of “acting captain.”

Responsibilities

When they’re not at the scene of an emergency, a lieutenant may be responsible for supervising daily operations at a fire company and spearheading firefighter training. Firefighter training may include learning new EMS skills, or even how to create maps of local buildings and landmarks to use in the event of a fire.

Benefits

Pay and benefits per the N.E.F.D. pay and benefits schedule.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

A Fire Captain can recommend suspension or dismissal for any Firefighter. Final adjudication rests with the Fire Chief.

Type

Civic, Professional

Form of Address

Lieutenant

Alternative Naming

LT

Source of Authority

Fire Chief

Length of Term

Career Profession

Reports directly to

Fire Captain

Related Organizations

• New Eindie Fire Department