Acting Fire Lieutenant

About the role

The Acting Fire Lieutenant provides leadership and supervision to probationary and regular firefighters, supports tactical and training operations, and steps into a Lieutenant role when required.

Key responsibilities

• Assign and supervise operational and non‑emergency tasks, ensuring personnel accountability and safety at incidents and during training.
• Direct or assist with company‑level training and support the maintenance and readiness of apparatus, equipment, and the fire hall.
• Maintain required records and reports, and serve as Incident Safety Officer or Incident Commander when qualified.

Required profile

• Must hold required minimum standards qualifications for interior Fire Fighter, including Apparatus Driver/Operator and First Responder certifications.
• Eligibility list placement may be used for future vacancies; candidates will be ranked based on competition points.

Required skills

• Apparatus Driver/Operator, EMA Licence, ICS 100, Auto Extrication, WSPP‑WFF‑1, WSPP‑115, Roadside Rescue.
• Gas Safety for Fire Fighters, Electrical Safety for Fire Fighters, Air Brake Certification.
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II, Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor 1, Engine Boss, Class 3 driver’s licence.
• NFPA 1002, Incident Safety Officer, ICS 200.

What we offer

• Honorarium for the acting position.