FIRE LIEUTENANT

Code: 01843 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction of a Fire Captain, has charge of a fire department company or a platoon intended to assist in the extinguishing of fires; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Takes command at fires until arrival of superior officers.
• Directs work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Preserves order and discipline among subordinates.
• Gives assignments and instruction to subordinates, provides them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise, and checks their work to see that proper procedures are followed.
• Ensures reasonable standards of workmanship, conduct, and output are maintained and that desired objectives are achieved.
• Acts in the place of a Fire Captain in his/her absence.
• Supervises cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
• Assigns firefighters to inspect schools, theaters, offices, and other buildings and to ensure that proper fire precautionary measures are maintained at public gatherings.
• Prepares reports of fires, equipment, and personnel.
• Keeps records and files.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience involved in the extinguishing of fires.

CERTIFICATION

In accordance with NJAC 5:73-1.6(b), c & (d), effective February 17, 2000, applicants for this position must possess a valid Incident Management Level 1 certification issued by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, Department of Community Affairs.

<b>AGE:</b>

Not less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filing applications for the position. In determining maximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military service during periods specified in Civil Service Law and Rules will be deducted from the attained age.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority.

Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties will be cause for rejection.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of laws and ordinances which are significant from the fire point of view.
• Knowledge of methods likely to be effective in fighting fires of various types.
• Knowledge of varied kinds of firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Knowledge of the location of schools, large buildings, streets, and fire alarm boxes in the municipality.
• Knowledge of types of fire alarm communications that are useful and feasible in the fire department.
• Knowledge of procedures likely to be effective in enlisting support of citizens and others in taking fire precautionary measures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures and apply them to specific situations and cases.
• Ability to organize work of an assigned company so as to make best available use of personnel, funds, and equipment.
• Ability to give assignments to firefighters.
• Ability to provide periodic training programs.
• Ability to take a leading part in establishing and maintaining cooperative and helpful relationships with citizens and others.
• Ability to supervise cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair of buildings, rooms, trucks, and equipment.
• Ability to take immediate, correct action when a fire alarm is sounded to direct firefighters at a fire.
• Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Age requirement does not apply in those jurisdictions whose members are not enrolled in the Police and Fire Pension System.

When applicants have reached their 35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing Department of Personnel applications.