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 maintain 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.
• Must possess an EMA licence, ICS 100, Auto Extrication, Roadside Rescue, Gas and Electrical Safety certifications, and Air Brake Certification.

Required skills

• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II, Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor 1, Engine Boss qualifications.
• Class 3 driver’s licence, NFPA 1002, Incident Safety Officer (ICS 200), and related driver/operator certifications.

What we offer

• Honorarium for the position.