Under general supervision from the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. Manages the daily operation and maintenance of assigned EMS or Fire personnel, apparatus, and equipment; supervises career personnel associated with the Torrance County Fire Department. The EMS Lieutenant performs skilled work in performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment. Is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques and departmental policies and procedures.

The Lieutenants perform administrative, technical, and supervisory work functions in directing the activities of subordinate members. Duties and responsibilities include supervising assigned staff; assisting the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief with planning, coordination, and control of all aspects of shift/department operations; maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to fire, medical and related emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; educating staff and public on fire safety/prevention; and performing other tasks related to Fire District activities.

The Lieutenants attends regularly scheduled training in company level supervisory practices, basic and advanced firefighting methods, apparatus operation, triage, treatment, and transport, fire code enforcement, and prevention practices, salvage operations, public relations, public education, physical fitness, and associated topics. The Lieutenant will play an active role in preserving and protecting life and property by performing and directing firefighting activities, basic and advanced emergency medical care, hazardous material response, fire prevention and public education, and other associated job performance requirements.

The Lieutenant is responsible for performing as a supervisor at the company officer level. A Lieutenant may be required to perform the functions of a Firefighter as the need arises. To meet this requirement, Lieutenants are expected to possess sufficient technical knowledge and skills to function in this capacity. The Lieutenant must successfully complete the one-year probationary process to continue in this classification.

SUPERVISION

Lieutenants are directly responsible to the Fire Chief or Depuy Fire Chief of the Fire Department. Lieutenants receive general direction and guidance in performance of their duties from the Fire Chief or the Deputy Chief of the Fire Department. Lieutenants consult with The Fire Chief or Deputy Chief regarding day-to-day operations, emergency operations, and unusual events regarding personnel, apparatus, equipment, etc. Lieutenants may also consult with the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief regarding station policy issues and other aspects of normal Station operations. Lieutenants directly supervise EMTs, Firefighters, and volunteer personnel.