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Fire Lieutenant
County of Chester, South Carolina —Chester, SC
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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- Background check
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- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fire Lieutenant

County of Chester, South Carolina
Chester, SC

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Job Details

2 days ago

Qualifications

Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter
Report preparation
Firefighting rescue operations
Incident management
Writing skills
Incident management software
High school diploma or GED
Fire incident response
Driver's License
Incident management operations support
Incident report writing

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Summary The Fire Lieutenant is a supervisory role responsible for the day-to-day oversight of their assigned shift and crew. Working under the direction of a Fire Captain, the Lieutenant ensures that all personnel operate safely and efficiently during emergency responses, training, and station duties. This position plays a key role in leadership, accountability, and mentoring firefighters, and is instrumental in maintaining operational readiness throughout the 48-hour shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Supervise and lead assigned personnel during emergency and non-emergency activities.
Ensure daily shift reports, incident reports, training records, and personnel documentation are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
Conduct daily briefings, equipment checks, and readiness inspections at the start of each shift.
Direct response efforts at emergency scenes until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
Mentor, evaluate, and provide guidance to firefighters; assist in developing their skills and ensuring adherence to department policies.
Coordinate and conduct regular training drills, inspections, and continuing education.
Enforce station policies, safety standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Maintain knowledge of current fire suppression, EMS protocols, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials response.
Communicate effectively with dispatch, command staff, and mutual aid partners during operations.
Oversee station maintenance, apparatus readiness, and cleanliness throughout the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required, associate’s degree in Fire Science or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of firefighting experience; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Special Qualifications:

All Job Requirements of Chester County Firefighter II Position in addition to:

Valid Driver’s License
IFSAC Fire Instructor 1
IFSAC Fire Officer I
NFA Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO)
NFA Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
NFA Decision Making for Initial Company Operations (DMICO)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain discipline, morale, and high performance within the crew.
Competence in using incident management systems and report-writing software.
Thorough knowledge of department protocols, firefighting strategy/tactics, and emergency scene safety.

Work Environment:

Works a 48/96 shift schedule (48 hours on-duty, 96 hours off-duty).
Exposure to extreme temperatures, hazardous environments, and physically demanding tasks.
Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain physical fitness.

Evaluation:

Performance is evaluated by the Fire Captain through observation, review of reports, training outcomes, and overall shift effectiveness.

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