This is skilled firefighting work and
supervisory work directing activities of a fire company during an assigned
shift or specialized division work. Work
includes overseeing and directing station or division personnel or recruits,
managing personnel problems, maintaining records and files, overseeing employee
development efforts, and performing or assigning public service
activities. Lieutenant has direct
command over a number of firefighters or medics on an assigned shift or
personnel assigned to a specific division.
At an emergency incident, employees are responsible for ordering and
commanding their suppression, medic or rescue operations until relieved of
command by a superior officer. Division
Lieutenants perform division-specific tasks to include conducting inspections,
arson investigations or training classes and may work independently. Lieutenants report to a Division Captain or
District Chief and are under the command of any officer of higher rank at
emergency scenes or when performing specific division work.
(All positions): Must have one (1) year of experience and meet all
minimum qualifications of a Fire Sergeant and be currently employed at the PS2 Level and must have at least five (5) years’ of service in the Montgomery Fire/Rescue in order to take the promotional test and be eligible for promotion. Additional requirements include Fire Officer I certification, Safety Officer Certification, Hazardous Materials Technician, and a current EMT III Paramedic State License. If promoted to the rank of Fire Sergeant prior to October 1, 2020, Fireground Operations (Engine Company and Ladder Company) are not required.
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION: Must complete R297 Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents within 24 months after promotion for all Lieutenant positions.
FIRE LIEUTENANT DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU: Must obtain all certifications required of an Investigator Sergeant and Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire College. Must complete Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or assignment to Investigations.
INSPECTIONS BUREAU: Must have Inspector I certification from the Alabama State Fire College and Inspector II certification from the Alabama Fire College within 12 months after promotion or assignment to Inspections.