Fire Lieutenant; on-call

Overview

The individual occupying this position is responsible for providing direction to firefighters in areas of fire suppression, fire training, apparatus/equipment readiness, safety, and facility cleanliness. Must reside in the Willow/Caswell Fire Service Area.

• Lead fire attack crews and/or function as a sector/division supervisor in wildland and structure fire emergencies.
• Operate hose lines, fire streams, forcible entry tools, ventilation fans/blowers, salvage and overhaul equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment related to fire suppression.
• Check for compliance with department and/or borough Standard Operating Procedures.
• When assigned the responsibility, ensure apparatus/equipment is properly cared for, fully operational, cleaned, and returned to service after emergency operations or training exercises.
• Participate and assist in the development and delivery of training exercises and programs.
• Recognize operational and training needs, and recommend methods to address such needs.
• Properly complete and file reports such as ANFIRS, run reports, training and attendance records, property damage and injury reports, maintenance repair requests, and other reports that may be required by the department and/or borough.
• Provide supervision, leadership, and direction to firefighters and engineers including coaching/mentoring, progressive discipline, investigation and documentation, work and station duty assignments, on-scene firefighter supervision, and other delegated supervisory responsibilities, as required.
• Interface effectively with other emergency services personnel.
• Attend a minimum of 50 percent of regularly scheduled department trainings.
• Attend and participate in at least 80 percent of officers' meetings.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory competency when functioning as a crew leader or supervisor during emergency operations.
• Adhere to lines of authority in emergency and non-emergency situations as defined by the department and/or Borough.
• Complete non-emergency and station duties and responsibilities, and perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Alaska Structural Forces Wildland Interface Certification (desirable).
• State of Alaska FFII certification (desirable).
• Experience leading fire attack crews and/or functioning as a sector/division supervisor in wildland and structure fire emergencies (desirable).

• One (1) year of service in the Matanuska Susitna Borough Fire Service Area.
• Residence in the Willow/Caswell Fire Service Area.
• Apparatus engineer certification.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses: ICS 100 and IS 700 within 90 days of hire; ICS 300 within 9 months of hire; ICS 200 and IS 800 within 1 year of hire.
• Blood Borne Pathogens and Haz Com courses required prior to initial assignment or within ten days of hire, whichever comes first.
• Current First-Aid and CPR certifications.
• Valid Alaska driver's license with an acceptable driving record and criminal history.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.