Logistics Lieutenant

Department Fire Location Huntsville Fire Department #2 Position Type FT Employee Salary $63,728.41 - $77,646.88 a year Requisition 552-09172026 Open Date 09/17/2026 Close Date 10/09/2026 Description GENERAL PURPOSE: The main duties of this position are Firefighting. A firefighter participates in fire suppression activities including firefighting, rescue, EMS, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage and overhaul, and inspection. He/she will also be responsible for performing fire prevention education, training, fire code inspections, determining fire cause and origin, assisting with emergency management duties. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties, or other duties as assigned. Logistics Officer Duties: Maintain yearly testing and inspection schedules for all National Fire Protection Association and Texas Commission on Fire protection requirements which can include, hose testing, ground and aerial ladder testing, fire pump testing, SCBA and bottle testing, breathing air compressor testing, fire pump testing, dive gear testing Facilitate the testing and or inspections of Huntsville Fire Department facilities which may include fire protection systems, elevator inspections, back flow inspections Facilitate all personal protective gear purchases, compliance, issuance, and inventory Facilitate all uniform purchases, issuance, and inventory Facilitate ordering of equipment, medical supplies and other items as required Other duties as assigned Firefighter Duties: Directs fire streams and extinguish fires in a variety of situations including residential occupancies, commercial buildings, vehicle fires and grass fires. Rescues victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke and toxic gases by entering occupancy and physically removing victims. Frees victims trapped in automobile accidents, truck accidents, airplane crashes, etc. using a variety of extrication tools. Advances fire hose lines up stairways, ladders to extinguish fires in upper levels. Forcefully opens all types of doors and windows to gain entrance to areas involved by fire, using numerous manual and mechanical entry tools. Advances fire hose lines up stairways, ladders to extinguish fires in upper levels. Removes fire hose lines from fire apparatus and assists fire apparatus operator in Fire Department pumper connections. Remove fire debris after fire is extinguished to locate hidden fires and prevent rekindling. Operates and drives Fire Department equipment. Emergency Medical Duties: Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation on victims of smoke inhalation, heart attacks, drowning and electrical shock. Examine victims of accidents to determine extent of injuries and determine which victims will be priority treatment. Performs resuscitation with appropriate equipment. Preforms treatment necessary to stop and control bleeding, immobilize and prepare patient for transport. Non-Emergency Duties: Assists in cleaning and maintaining apparatus quarters, building, equipment, grounds and other related work as assigned and/or required. Preplans fires in occupancies to record information pertaining to location of fire hydrants, exposure hazards, life hazards, etc. Preplans fires in occupancies to record information pertaining to location of fire hydrants, exposure hazards, life hazards, etc. Provides fire prevention and public fire safety education programs as necessary. Demonstrate firefighting tools, equipment and emergency medical equipment in quarters to groups visiting stations when assigned. Gathers information for fire department grant proposals. Perform fire investigations and inspections, as assigned and/or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Educa…

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