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Rockingham County, NC

EMS Basic Pool 2026

Reidsville, NC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. Examples of Duties: * Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and ...

Rockingham County Government

$40K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending ...

Rockingham County, NC

EMS Basic Pool 2026

Rockingham, NC · On-site

$40K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. * Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance * Onsite wellness/medical clinic * Onsite fitness center * Retirement

Rockingham County, NC

EMS Basic Pool 2026

Rockingham, NC · On-site

$40K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. * Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance * Onsite wellness/medical clinic * Onsite fitness center * Retirement

Eddy County

Fire Lieutenant

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$24.35 - $26.87/hr

FIRE LIEUTENANT - STARTING PAY: $24.35 - $26.87 PER HOUR DOE Department: Fire & Rescue Location ... EMS departments at emergency scenes. This position will work a 48 hour on-duty/96 hour off-duty ...

Rockingham County Government

$49K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending ...

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How much do ems lieutenant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for ems lieutenant in the United States is $81,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EMS lieutenant?

EMS Lieutenants are supervisory personnel within Emergency Medical Services who oversee EMTs and paramedics during emergency response operations. They are responsible for coordinating teams, ensuring protocols are followed, and providing leadership at the scene of medical emergencies. EMS Lieutenants also handle administrative duties such as scheduling, training, and incident reporting. Their role is essential for maintaining efficient and effective emergency medical response and ensuring both patient and crew safety.

What does an EMS lieutenant do?

An EMS Lieutenant plays a critical leadership role by coordinating team members, making quick decisions, and ensuring effective communication during high-pressure emergencies. They are responsible for delegating tasks, monitoring scene safety, and providing support to paramedics and EMTs to ensure patient care is delivered efficiently. Additionally, EMS Lieutenants often act as a liaison between their team and other emergency services, such as fire and law enforcement, to ensure seamless operations. This role requires strong leadership, calmness under pressure, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS lieutenant?

To thrive as an EMS Lieutenant, you need advanced emergency medical training (such as paramedic certification), leadership ability, and incident management experience. Familiarity with dispatch systems, electronic patient care reporting, and protocols like ICS (Incident Command System) is typically required. Outstanding communication, decision-making under pressure, and team-building skills help set exceptional EMS Lieutenants apart. These competencies enable effective emergency response coordination, safeguarding patient outcomes and crew safety.

What is the difference between Ems Lieutenant vs Ems Paramedic?

AspectEms LieutenantEms Paramedic
CertificationsEMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, Leadership trainingEMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, administrative duties, field supervisionPatient care, emergency response, transport
Employer & IndustryFire departments, EMS agencies, hospitalsAmbulance services, EMS agencies, hospitals

The Ems Lieutenant typically holds leadership responsibilities, overseeing EMS teams and managing operations, while the Ems Paramedic focuses on providing advanced patient care in emergency settings. Both roles require EMT-Paramedic certification, but the Lieutenant also emphasizes supervisory skills and administrative duties.

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Infographic showing various Ems Lieutenant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,728 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

EMS Lieutenant - Gloucester Township, 12-hour shift - Nights Ground Transportation - IMC

Inspira Health Network

Millville, NJ • On-site

$24.68 - $35.54/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Inspira Health Network rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


MAJOR FUNCTION:
The EMS Lieutenant assists with day-to-day oversight of the BLS EMS operations in accordance with all laws, regulations, or Inspira policies and procedures. This individual will help on a day-to-day basis with call outs and filling scheduling openings for our 911 BLS contracts. The EMS Lieutenant will be responsible for upholding all the duties listed under the job description. The EMS Lieutenant will attend all mandatory meetings, complete all required network certifications and tasks within the allotted time. Will work collaboratively with the other leaders to grow and strengthen the department within the communities we serve. Demonstrates strong leadership and educational abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the field of EMS.
  • Prior supervisory experience and/or field training (preceptor) experience preferred.

Certification/ Licensure:
  • Current NJ EMT Certification or higher
  • AHA CPR (BLS) Certification required.
  • Valid driver's license in NJ in accordance with Inspira Health's Fleet Safety ADM.291*IHN*.
  • Incident Command levels ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300 and 700 must be completed in one year from date of appointment.

Position Responsibilities
• Interacts with all EMS personnel, hospital staff and department management and communicates directly with the public, other agencies and contracted municipalities.
• Maintains responsibility for daily operations oversight.
• Assures that Department and Hospital Policies pertaining to operations are being followed by EMS staff.
• Monitors the performance of field staff working during their respective shifts.
• Investigates inquiries related to daily operational issues and elevates these issues to management as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws related to all operations.
• Interfaces with the Captains and communications throughout the shift to ensure smooth and proper system operation.
• Assists scheduling to ensure that field units are staffed with appropriate number of experienced personnel at all times.
• Assists with covering short notice openings in the BLS schedule as needed.
• Works to make sure shifts are paged out appropriately when needed.
• Respond to assist BLS crews on certain 911 dispatches as defined by Management
• Respond to requests for Supervisor assistance by crews, police, dispatch, etc. as needed
• Respond to accidents and/or incidents involving Inspira crews.
• Consistently maintains a positive, professional image of the hospital and department at all times.
• Consistently presents full courtesy to hospital staff, external customers, and the public throughout contact.
• Consistently encourages a team effort in the provision of services with allied agencies and personnel.
• Consistently presents a clean, neat appearance and reports to assigned shift wearing department issued uniform.
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