Firefighter Lieutenant

Summary

Join Chenega as a Firefighter-Lieutenant, leading a skilled crew in emergency response operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and surrounding areas. This role demands strong leadership, advanced apparatus operation skills, and unwavering commitment to safety. You'll supervise personnel, operate specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment, and ensure readiness for structural, HazMat, and ARFF scenarios. Physical fitness and proficiency in protective gear use are essential. Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting lives and property.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fire Crew Operations: Directs and controls a fire crew during both routine and emergency situations, ensuring effective response and safety using the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Operate and Maintain Apparatus & Equipment: Drives and operates all fire apparatus and specialized equipment; ensures daily checks, maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Enforces safety protocols, ensures proper use of PPE, and maintains adherence to company, personnel, and safety policies.
• Conduct Fire Suppression & Rescue Activities: Responds to fire alarms, performs rescue operations, forcible entry, ventilation, and salvage tasks; provides standby support for aircraft operations.
• Lead and Participate in Training: Conducts crew training, maintains certifications (EMT-B, HazMat, Technical Rescue, RTF), and ensures team proficiency in emergency response.
• Maintain Station and Equipment Readiness: Oversees cleanliness and serviceability of uniforms, gear, vehicles, and facilities; ensures inventory and readiness of all tools and supplies.
• Other Duties as Assigned: May include astronaut rescue, Pad Rescue support, administrative tasks, and additional responsibilities as directed by management.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Certifications in Firefighting & Emergency Response: Must hold DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard certifications including Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Incident Safety Officer, and Airport Firefighter.
• Driver/Operator & HazMat Credentials: Required certifications include Driver/Operator for Aerial, Pumper, and ARFF apparatus, plus Hazardous Materials Technician and Operations.
• Medical & Rescue Readiness: Must be a National Registry EMT or Florida EMT (within one year of hire), and trained in Technical Rescue Awareness and Rescue Task Force (RTF) operations.
• Compliance & Security Requirements: Must meet physical certification standards, pass drug/alcohol testing, possess or obtain a secret security clearance, and have no felony or drug-related convictions.
• Education & Legal Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid Class E Florida driver’s license, and be fluent in English (spoken and written).