Entry Level/Lateral Lieutenant/EMT

Hiring status

South Thurston Fire & EMS - Entry Level/Lateral Lieutenant/EMT has 1 vacancy.

The intent is to hire (1) one full-time Lieutenant/EMT.

Salary

$104,305 - $110,658.26

Job description

Reports To:

A Lieutenant works under the direction of a Captain or Chief Officer.

Position Overview:

The Lieutenant is a mid-level supervisory and leadership position responsible for directing emergency and non-emergency operations. This role requires strong leadership, decision-making ability, accountability, and technical expertise in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and company-level management. Lieutenants supervise personnel on a 24-hour shift, ensure operational readiness of stations, apparatus, and equipment, and may serve as the initial or primary incident commander on emergency scenes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lieutenants provide daily supervision, direction, and support to assigned personnel. They maintain crew readiness, assist with scheduling and staffing, enforce department policies, conduct performance evaluations, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment. They work in collaboration with other officers to support training, operations, and administrative programs.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Lieutenants typically perform or oversee the following functions:

• Lead and supervise assigned personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations

• Respond to and assume initial incident command, performing firefighting, rescue, and EMS duties as needed

• Operate and supervise the use of fire apparatus, pumps, equipment, and tools

• Provide basic life support and assist in emergency medical operations

• Ensure daily staffing levels and coordinate personnel assignments

• Oversee and deliver training in firefighting, EMS, rescue, apparatus operations, hazardous materials awareness, and related topics

• Maintain shift training records, performance documentation, and operational reports

• Participate in administrative tasks, special projects, and program management as assigned

• Assist with apparatus, equipment, and station maintenance, ensuring readiness and safety

• Support fire prevention, public education, and community outreach programs

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of incidents, personnel activities, and shift operations

• Conduct or assist with investigations involving personnel matters, accidents, equipment loss, and citizen concerns

• Communicate operational issues, personnel matters, and facility or equipment needs to command staff

• Attend department meetings, training sessions, and assigned committees

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising officers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities

• Ability to manage personnel, resources, and emergency operations under stressful conditions

• Knowledge of modern fire suppression, EMS, incident command, hazardous materials, and rescue operations

• Ability to interpret and apply department policies, operating procedures, and applicable codes or regulations

• Proficiency in report writing, documentation, and the use of computers and related technology

• Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and adapt to rapidly changing situations

Physical and Working Conditions:

Lieutenants must meet the physical demands of firefighting and EMS operations. Work is performed in hazardous environments, including extreme temperatures, confined spaces, heights, contaminated atmospheres, and situations involving traumatic injuries or high stress. Physical tasks include lifting and carrying heavy equipment, climbing ladders and stairs, dragging objects or victims, wearing SCBA, operating apparatus, and working in challenging environmental conditions.