Firefighter Lieutenant Skill Code: HB AmentumJob Code: TAT-EFS30:OT-N FLSA Status: Exempt Assigned Work Site: McMurdoStation, Antarctica Reports to: Fire Chief Department: Fire Employment Type:
Firefighter Lieutenant Skill Code: HB AmentumJob Code: TAT-EFS30:OT-N FLSA Status: Exempt Assigned Work Site: McMurdoStation, Antarctica Reports to: Fire Chief Department: Fire Employment Type:
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$24.35 - $26.87/hr
The shift Lieutenant shall be a sworn firefighting position. Upon acceptance of this position, the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. The shift Lieutenant will be ...
FIRE LIEUTENANT - STARTING PAY: $24.35 - $26.87 PER HOUR DOE
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$24.35 - $26.87/hr
The shift Lieutenant shall be a sworn firefighting position. Upon acceptance of this position, the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. The shift Lieutenant will be ...
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$64K - $95K/yr
Description Definition Under general supervision, the Fire Lieutenant performs the full range of firefighting duties and supervises personnel and operations during an assigned shift. In the absence ...
FIRE LIEUTENANT - STARTING PAY: $24.35 - $26.87 PER HOUR DOE
$24.35 - $26.87/hr
The shift Lieutenant shall be a sworn firefighting position. Upon acceptance of this position, the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. The shift Lieutenant will be ...
FIRE LIEUTENANT - STARTING PAY: $24.35 - $26.87 PER HOUR DOE
$24.35 - $26.87/hr
The shift Lieutenant shall be a sworn firefighting position. Upon acceptance of this position, the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. The shift Lieutenant will be ...
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Carlsbad, NM · On-site
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The shift Lieutenant shall be a sworn firefighting position. Upon acceptance of this position, the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. The shift Lieutenant will be ...
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$58K/yr
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Firefighter/Paramedic
Sheboygan, WI · On-site
$58K/yr
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Sheboygan, WI · On-site
$58K/yr
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Firefighter/Paramedic
Sheboygan, WI · On-site
$58K/yr
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$60K - $102K/yr
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| Aspect | Firefighter Lieutenant | Firefighter Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Firefighter certification, EMT/Paramedic license, Leadership training | All certifications of Lieutenant plus advanced leadership and management training |
| Work Environment | Leading fire crews during emergency responses, training, and station duties | Overseeing multiple fire crews, strategic planning, and administrative responsibilities |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Fire departments, emergency services | Fire departments, emergency services |
The Firefighter Lieutenant primarily leads fire crews during emergency responses and station activities, requiring certifications like EMT and leadership training. The Firefighter Captain holds a higher supervisory role, managing multiple crews and handling administrative duties. Both roles are essential in fire departments, with the Captain overseeing broader operations and strategic planning.
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Job description
Job Title:Firefighter Lieutenant
Skill Code:HB
AmentumJob Code:TAT-EFS30:OT-N
FLSA Status:Exempt
Assigned Work Site:McMurdoStation, Antarctica
Reports to:Fire Chief
Department:Fire
Employment Type:SeasonalContract
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.
Summary:
Trains for and responds to emergencies.Controls and extinguishesaircraft, structures, and other fires to protect people,resourcesand the environment.Supervisefirefighters that drive andoperatesa range of fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible formaintaininga safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Complies withall Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements andgoals.Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Implements as assigned, the fire protection programs that conform to the United States Antarctic Program, including the operation of the ASC contract locations in Antarctica.
Responsible for day-to-day operations or as directed by the Fire Captain. Conducts inspections and ensures the operations are conducted according to the Fire Department SOP's and NFPA guidelines.
Ensures that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department is operational and in a state of readiness asdetermineby theCaptain.
Responds to and supervises on emergencies as necessaryin accordance withthe CEMP.
Responsible for entering reports and documenting calls for serviceduring the course ofhis/her shift.
Responsible for daily entry of equipment, training data, and all department activities insoftware.
Performs and supervises training of Fire Department personnel and fire safety training for the community.
Interacts with agency officials and the community in a professional and tactful manner.
Provides supervision to firefighters andis responsible forpre-season and post-season written performance evaluations.
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)in accordance withmanagement policy.
Trains and orients employees on safety guidelines, quality assurancerequirementsand fire department goals.
Required to know and follow the SOP's and adhere to professional behavior both on duty and off duty.
Performsadditionalduties as assigned by theCaptain.
RequiredEducation, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
High School diploma orGED
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer I.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State CertifiedFirefighterI &II.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Airport Fire Fighter.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Level.
CPR Certification.
NationalIncident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100, 200, 700and800.
Four yearspreviousfull timefirefighting experience, volunteer experience or paid on-call time.
At least twoof the fouryears'experience must be in asupervisoryrole or two years as a Firefighter with the Antarctic Fire Department.
ExpectedSkills and Competencies:
Physical activities to includelifting upto the safety regulation maximum, climbing,crawlingand dragging hose. Duties will be performed indoors and outdoors, and work may be performed in a variety of weather conditions including severe cold, wind, and limited visibility.
Preferred:
Associate of Science degree in Fire Science.
EMT-B orhigher.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector I.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Instructor I.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator Pumper / Mobile Water Supply.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator ARFF.
PreviousUSAP experience.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver's License issued in the United States
No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tojob.
We are an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.
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