FIRE LIEUTENANT Clause Samples
The 'Fire Lieutenant' clause defines the role, responsibilities, and authority of a Fire Lieutenant within an organization or department. Typically, this clause outlines the specific duties assigned to the position, such as supervising firefighting teams, coordinating emergency response efforts, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. It may also detail the qualifications required for the role and the chain of command in which the Fire Lieutenant operates. The core function of this clause is to establish clear expectations and accountability for the Fire Lieutenant position, thereby promoting effective leadership and operational efficiency during emergency situations.
FIRE LIEUTENANT. Effective July 1, 2005, Fire Lieutenants shall obtain State of Michigan Fire Officer II Certification as a condition of completion of their probationary period, and shall be required to maintain that certification.
FIRE LIEUTENANT. A. Four (4) or more continuous years of service as a Fort Lauderdale firefighter; or
B. Three (3) continuous years of service as a Fort Lauderdale firefighter and possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in any field of study from an accredited university or college.
C. Must be a current ALCS, CPR, and PALS instructor.
FIRE LIEUTENANT. The Lieutenant shall be under the direct supervision of the On-Duty Captain and shall complete all assignments, directives and orders as directed. The Lieutenant is responsible for apparatus and equipment assigned to both the Public Safety Building and Prides Corner Station. All problems, issues and deficiencies shall be reported immediately to the On-Duty Captain. Employees being promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant must have at least five (5) years continuous services to the Department, hold certifications to meet the requirements of NFPA 1001, Standards for Firefighter Professional Ǫualifications, and NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Ǫualifications. Employees must also hold and maintain, at least an EMT Basic EMS license. Employees promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant will be required to complete the mutually agreeable Fire Lieutenant training program and task book. This program will be mutually agreeable between the Fire Chief and Union. Shall have supervisory responsibility of employees of an assigned shift, regardless of the Member’s employment status, i.e., Part Time, Full-Time, Per Diem, Union, subject to the directives of the Fire Chief or their designee. Shall be responsible for carrying out and the enforcement of Department procedures, rules and regulations and the assumption of emergency scene responsibilities in the absence of the Captain, according to operating procedures developed by the Fire Chief. In the absence of the Shift Captain, the Lieutenant on shift will be reassigned to Fire Headquarters and have supervisory responsibility of the entire shift. In those instances where the Lieutenant is assigned to Fire Headquarters, an Acting Lieutenant shall be temporarily transferred to the open position and will assume the Lieutenant’s responsibility. If a Shift Lieutenant is working their assigned shift and a Captain works overtime during that shift at the same station, the Captain will oversee the station while coordinating activities with the on-duty Shift Lieutenant. The Captain does not bump the Shift Lieutenant from their assigned seat.
FIRE LIEUTENANT. The position of Fire Lieutenant will be instituted, with a salary as listed in Appendix A3.5% above top firefighter base pay. Full- time members will be eligible to be considered for this position under current department promotional policies.
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