Lieutenant, Firefighter/Medic 56hr (1112) INTERNAL ONLY

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description:

 Directs and supervises crew and activities and personnel (paid and volunteer) in all operational manners.  Duties include assistance with training, enforcing rules and regulations, discipline and evaluation of fire department personnel, the provision of emergency medical service, maintenance of equipment and facilities, and knowledge, skills, and abilities in all firefighting/rescue, advance life support and administrative areas.  The incumbent has complete responsibility over all activities of shift-station personnel while on as assigned shift and at fire and EMS incidents until relieved by a senior ranking officer. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Battalion Chief. 

Essential Job Functions:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Responds to all calls and alarms either fire or emergency medical calls; evaluate and remedy situations and administer medical treatment.
• Maintains Florida or National Registry Paramedic license and follows all recertification requirements/protocols to remain continuously certified and provide advance life support medical treatment.
• Maintain records, logs and statistics that pertain to Fire, and rescue responses along with company fire inspections, training activities and the maintenance of facilities and equipment. 
• Provide instruction and training; evaluate and counsel subordinates; determine need for discipline and recommend appropriate actions; maintain and verify time sheets. 
• Determine the method of initial fire attack; supervise crew operations to extinguish and/or contain fires.
• Conducts cause and origin and cause fire investigations, in coordination with the incident commander. 
• Assume command or tactical command at fire and emergency scenes until relieved by a senior ranking officer; completes incident reports.
• Participates in promoting Fire and EMS prevention/education and other safety education efforts throughout the County.
• Responds to fires and other emergency conditions, to include on-the-scene fighting of fire
• Assign specific tasks for the Lieutenants/Firefighters/Paramedics and crews to complete; maintain radio contact with other units at all times.
• Provide on scene crews and/or incident management to volunteers and County Firefighter/EMT's/Paramedics, and others as required through implementation of the Incident Command System.
• Participates in the use and maintenance of fire and emergency medical equipment.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Participate in and delivers drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment, supervisory practices and other fire services related areas.
• Follows consistently the Board policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.
• Works through the chain of command for all emergency operations and conduction of shift duties, except as specifically allowed by policy or a superior officer.
• Prepares and is responsible for preparing reports of activities within a shift or team assignment to the Battalion Chief.
• Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of command.