Fire Lieutenant

Under general supervision, is responsible for commanding a fire company during an assigned unit day or is responsible for the operations of a section of a bureau; performs related duties as required. Multiple-Choice weighted: 25% Tactical Exercise weighted: 50% Oral Board weighted: 25% Reading list, important dates, and other relevant exam information can be found at: https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs/Firefighter-Jobs/Firefighter-Exams/Fire-Lieutenant-Promotional-Exam-Information Seven (7) years of experience as a Columbus Firefighter including two (2) years of continuous accredited service is required by May 16, 2027.

Under general supervision, is responsible for commanding a fire company during an assigned unit day or is responsible for the operations of a section of a bureau; performs related duties as required.

Seven (7) years of experience as a Columbus Firefighter including two (2) years of continuous accredited service is required by May 16, 2027.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Responds to alarms; assesses emergency scene conditions; informs the Fire Alarm Office and/or Incident Commander of emergency conditions; Directs and takes part in search and rescue, ventilation, fire extinguishment, overhaul and salvage, evacuation, emergency medical, and forced entry operations; Evaluates and determines priorities of emergency scene activities; evaluates and determines needs for additional fire apparatus and crews; assumes role of Incident Commander; Assigns and supervises the work of firefighters engaged in the maintenance of the buildings, equipment, and grounds at the station during a shift; Directs the operations and proper staffing of one company on an assigned unit day; Critiques emergency scene responses with firefighters; assesses training needs; selects and develops appropriate drills; conducts and supervises drill and study periods during the shift; Observes and assesses performance of firefighters; provides feedback to firefighters; counsels and takes appropriate disciplinary action towards subordinate firefighters for policy violations; Monitors physical conditions of personnel, safety conditions, and hazards at emergency scenes; Observes and/or directs crews in administering emergency medical treatment and transportation; may evaluate and diagnose victim's conditions; Prepares reports of activities; reads logs, bulletins, policies, procedures, and other fire and emergency response journals and texts; Represents the Division of Fire to the community; provides information to the public regarding fire prevention, firefighting practices, and equipment usages; coordinates with other agencies in joint activities; Ensures subordinates are acting in accordance with the law, regulations, policies, and directives applicable to the Division and the City of Columbus. May supervise, coordinate, and/or take part in fire alarm dispatching, fire academy training, fire prevention activities, arson investigation, and/or other bureau activities.