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Fire Rescue Lieutenant information

What is a fire rescue lieutenant?

Fire Rescue Lieutenants are supervisory firefighters responsible for leading a team during emergency responses, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous situations. They coordinate the activities of their crew, ensure safety procedures are followed, and often serve as the direct link between firefighters and higher-ranking officers. Lieutenants are also involved in training, equipment maintenance, and administrative duties within the fire department. Their leadership is crucial for effective and safe emergency operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire rescue lieutenant?

To thrive as a Fire Rescue Lieutenant, you need advanced firefighting knowledge, leadership abilities, incident command experience, and typically certification as a Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician. Familiarity with fire suppression equipment, incident management systems like NFIRS, and hazardous materials protocols is essential. Strong decision-making, communication, and team management skills help you effectively lead crews in high-pressure situations. These competencies are crucial for ensuring crew safety, efficient emergency response, and successful mitigation of fire and rescue incidents.

What are some typical leadership challenges faced by a fire rescue lieutenant, and how can they be addressed?

As a Fire Rescue Lieutenant, you'll often face the challenge of leading a diverse team under high-pressure situations, making quick decisions while ensuring everyone's safety. Balancing administrative duties, training, and emergency response can also be demanding. Effective communication, ongoing training, and fostering a collaborative team environment are essential strategies to overcome these challenges. Building trust and maintaining composure during emergencies will help you lead your crew successfully and ensure efficient operations.

What is the difference between Fire Rescue Lieutenant vs Fire Captain?

AspectFire Rescue LieutenantFire Captain
CertificationsFirefighter Certification, EMT/Paramedic, Leadership TrainingFirefighter Certification, EMT/Paramedic, Advanced Leadership & Management Training
Work EnvironmentFire scenes, emergency response, training sessionsOversees fire crews, manages fire scenes, administrative duties
ResponsibilitiesLead fire suppression, rescue operations, trainingSupervise fire crews, coordinate emergency responses, administrative tasks

Fire Rescue Lieutenants and Fire Captains both play vital roles in fire departments, with Lieutenants focusing on direct emergency response and team leadership, while Captains have broader supervisory and administrative responsibilities. The main differences lie in scope of authority and leadership level, but both require similar certifications and work in the same environment.

Infographic showing various Fire Rescue Lieutenant job openings in Indiana as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Firefighter - Shift Lieutenant - Steel Mill - Porter County

Burns Harbor, IN • On-site

Allied Universal
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 10K+ employees

$24.35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


Allied Universal rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.


Job Description

Great Opportunity to Expand Your Fire Carer

  • $24.35 / Hour
  • Current certification as Firefighter II ( State of Indiana),
  • Certification at the Hazmat Operations Level, and qualified in confined space and high angle rescue operations.
  • Current EMT or EMR certification
  • Supervisory Experience required
  • Must be able to work  24/48 Kelly Schedule

Allied Universal is currently searching for a Full Time Security Shift Lieutenant in Burns Harbor, IN.

The Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant will be provided on a 21-turn basis. The Lieutenant, in the absence of the Captain shall be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor Security and Emergency Response Officers, on a shift basis, at ArcelorMittal USA Inc. (Burns Harbor, IN) The position will report directly to the Captain and will be qualified to initiate Incident Command at the scene of an emergency of any kind, (including HAZMAT), and shall act as the Incident Commander in the absence of the Captain.

Additional responsibilities of the Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Shift Lieutenant will be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor security personnel and the plant security program consisting of personnel pass clearance and issuance; mobile and foot patrol; access control of employee and non-employee personnel and vehicles entering and exiting the plant;

  • Control of material being brought onto and removed from the property;
  • Enforcement of the Plant Employee and Non-Employee Rules and Regulations;
  • Enforcement of the Plant Traffic Safety Program;
  • Enforcement of the Homeland Security Facility Security Plan;
  • Investigation of vehicle accidents, property thefts, loss related incidents and other abnormal or unusual conditions;
  • Completion of all accident and security related reports and logs and any other reasonable related security tasks.
  • The Shift Lieutenant, in the absence of the Captain, will have responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Contractor Emergency Response Officers on a shift basis;
  • Response and supervision of all hazardous material incidents as well as rescue situations involving, but not limited to, confined space incidents, aerial or high angle incidents, water related incidents, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment.
  • Response and supervision of all fire prevention and suppression activities of whatever kind or nature relating to structures, buildings and other asserts located on the plant property.
  • Will be expected to acquire a working knowledge of the fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems on the plant property including system operation, system deactivation, system support activities and system restoration.
  • The supervision of the Emergency Response Officers in regards to the completion of various fire maintenance duties. These duties will include but not be limited to:
    • the pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery and required testing of plant fire extinguishers;
    • inspections and recharging of C02 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguishers;
    • fire alarm system testing;
    • hydrant testing;
    • fire department connection inspections;
    • Hose reel inspections and any other reasonable fire maintenance related tasks.
    • Will perform other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Account Manager, Captain or ArcelorMittal Security Manager.
    • Qualified applicants for the Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • For driving positions, qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license for the state in which applying. All applicants must be eligible to meet our company driving standards.
  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
  • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
  • Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
  • The Shift Lieutenant shall also have the verifiable training in incident command and/or the National Incident Command System (N.I.M.S.).
  • The Shift Lieutenant must be able to successfully pass the required screening to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card.
  • If not already certified in some aspect of emergency medical care, the Shift Lieutenant will be expected to take such training to at least the level of a First Responder.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
  • Physical and Mental Functions:
  • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Run as needed
  • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
  • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
    *A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.


Requisition ID
2026-1663421

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US