Fire Lieutenant - Notre Dame, United States - University of Notre Dame

Description

Job Title Fire Lieutenant
Job Description
Join our team at the University of Notre Dame as a Fire Lieutenant and be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and well-being of our community As a Fire Lieutenant, you'll play a pivotal role in providing top-tier fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire safety education to the Notre Dame campus and its surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:
Emergency Response Leadership: Work closely with Fire Captains in supervising firefighters during their shifts, and take charge as an incident commander during campus emergencies. In the absence of Fire Captains, assume their responsibilities with confidence and competence.
Firefighting and Medical Response: Be ready to spring into action at a moment's notice, responding to medical emergencies, reports of fires, and activated fire alarms across Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, Holy Cross College, and nearby areas. Your swift and decisive actions can make all the difference in critical situations.
Fire Prevention and Education: Conduct thorough inspections of buildings to identify fire code and safety violations, ensuring a secure environment for all. Additionally, engage in testing and inspections of fire alarm systems, perform equipment maintenance, and deliver fire safety education to students, staff, and faculty, fostering a culture of preparedness and awareness.
Critical Staffing: As a Fire Lieutenant, you'll be an integral part of our university's critical staffing, playing a crucial role in maintaining safety and continuity even in challenging circumstances.
Leadership Skills: Ability to provide guidance and direction to firefighting personnel, ensuring efficient and effective emergency response.
Emergency Response Experience: Prior experience in firefighting and emergency medical services is highly desirable, along with proficiency in incident command procedures.
Fire Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of fire prevention principles, fire codes, and safety regulations, with a commitment to promoting a culture of safety within the community.
Physical Fitness: Must be able to meet the physical demands of firefighting and emergency response activities, maintaining readiness for action at all times.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for conducting inspections, delivering educational programs, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders during emergency situations.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about safeguarding lives and property, and if you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, we invite you to apply for the position of Fire Lieutenant at the University of Notre Dame. Together, let's make our campus a safer place for all. Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team

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Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED

Experience:
7 or more years in fire service

Experience/Skills Required:
Ability to function as part of a team
Can operate with minimal supervision in high-stress and life-threatening environments
Willingness to risk well-being to save a life
Possession of ability to exercise compassion, patience, and empathy to members of our community in crisis
Supplemental Qualification Required:
(Licenses, Certifications, Registrations)
State driver's/operator's license
Firefighter 1 & 2 (or equivalent) certification
Hazardous Materials Operations certification
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification
Preferred Qualifications
Degree Required:
(Knowledge)
A.A.S or BA/BS in related field preferred

Additional Certifications Preferred:
Confined Space Rescue certification
High Angle Rescue certification
Trench Rescue certification
EMT-Advanced certification

Department Fire Protection

Family / Sub-Family Env & Safety / Fire Protection
Career Stream/Level NIC 3 Technician
Department Hiring Pay Range $67,000-$70,000
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S5 - FT Non-exempt Salaried
Job Category Other
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
24hrs on, 24hrs off, 24hrs on, 24hrs off, 24hrs on, 4 days off.
Schedule: Hours/Week 56
Schedule: # of months 12