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Fire Lieutenant/EMT (*Paramedic)

Job Details

Posting Number: 24-03-14-3310
Pay Grade: 213 (Salary: $19.27 - $28.06 per hour) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Fire Rescue
Closing Date: July 21, 2024

Job Summary:

Performs fire suppression, rescue and medical response on fire scenes, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, Hazardous Materials mitigation, and other emergency and non-emergency functions in a decision-making capacity as an immediate supervisor [company officer] of as assigned Fire Rescue team or crew; provides and/or oversees basic, intermediate and/or advanced life support [ALS] treatment to patients within the scope and level of medical expertise and qualifications; develops and deploys strategy and tactics during initial emergency operational incidents, to include the establishing of incident command; supervises the operation of and/or operates emergency vehicles and specialized equipment such as, but not limited to: extrication devices, automated external defibrillator and other associated power tools; plans, schedules, and performs fire prevention and education programs; supervises and coordinates activities of assigned firefighters and assigned station company units; responsible and accountable for pre-fire plans and business life safety surveys within assigned area; ensures safe working environment and readiness status of apparatus and equipment assigned; trains, instructs, monitors, and evaluates assigned employees, including the recommendation for commendations and/or disciplinary actions; perform special assignments and/or tasks through rotation or voluntary assignment.

PARAMEDICS RECEIVE INCENTIVE OF $4.45 PER HOUR

The tentative dates for testing include, but may not be limited to:

- Test Orientation: June 4, 2024 11:00 A.M. Station 70

- Written Test: July 24, 2024 0800 (location to be advised)

- Promotional Assessment: July 24, 25 & 26, 2024 (location to be advised)

Minimum Qualifications:

In accordance with Article 16 1.(B.) of the collective bargaining agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the Professional Fire Fighters of Lake County, IAFF Local 3990, notice is hereby given that the County intends to create an eligibility list for the position of Fire Lieutenant. The lieutenant promotional exam process is comprised of two components – a written test and an assessment process to determine an applicant’s technical competence, leadership skills and supervisory abilities. Qualified applicants will be given written notice of the time and location of the written test and assessment. Upon completion of the promotional process the department will create an eligibility list that will remain in effect for two (2) years from the date of publication.


*****THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO EXISITNG COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND QUALIFIED EXTERNAL CANDIDATES. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED FOR CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED VACANCIES.*****
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