Fire Lieutenant

The Wilmington Fire Department is hiring Fire Lieutenants

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property of the citizens of Wilmington. Performs supervisory and technical duties in the areas of fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials incidents, fire personnel training and public relations. This is accomplished by exercising a high degree of judgment and initiative while making critical fire and life safety related decisions, supervising personnel, overseeing housekeeping duties and equipment maintenance, and assuming responsibility for the apparatus.

Other duties include serving on committees, acting as Fire Captain, completing reports, testing equipment and apparatus, attending continuous professional training, inspecting hydrants, and coordinating monthly training. Performs all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary at the discretion of the Battalion Chief.

For external candidates selected for hire, the anticipated Lieutenant orientation date will be February 8, 2027

• Supervises personnel by prioritizing and assigning tasks, ensuring tasks are completed, conducting performance evaluations, identifying training needs, coordinating, and presenting training for personnel, administers disciplinary actions in accordance with the City policy, responding to citizen complaints and employee grievances, writing reports, keeping personnel records, maintaining a state of readiness, and communicating to personnel.
• Commands fire ground operations during emergencies by directing subordinates in all aspects of fire ground activities, using apparatus and equipment for fire suppression and control.
• Ensures the safety and accountability of all personnel and citizens during emergency operations.
• Performs non-emergency operations and public relations by assisting the Fire and Life Safety division and working with the public to protect life and property.
• Performs administrative tasks by writing reports, serving on committees, maintaining records, and participating in the review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Will perform all other duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

All Applicants Must Possess:

• Education and experience:
  • Internal Candidates
    :
    • Have an associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years as an Engineer in the Wilmington Fire Department or graduate with a WFD internal certificate with a minimum of three years and meet the minimum of 61 points on the Career Planning Report from the areas of Formal Education and Experience
  • External Candidates
    :
    • Have an Associate’s degree and minimum of 6 years with a career fire department with 2 of those years as an acting company officer.
• Minimum Requirements for all candidates:
  • Valid driver’s license by application close
  • NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter
  • NCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with the ability to obtain North Carolina reciprocity
  • Pro Board/ IFSTA Hazmat Operations certification
  • NIMS IC 100, 200, and 700 certifications
  • WFD Candidate School II
  • Pro Board/ IFSTA Fire Officer 1 Certification
• Additional Requirements by Applicant Type
  • Internal Applicants (Current Employees):
    • Must possess Class B in state you currently reside
    • Must possess Blue Card certification
    • Must possess NFA Safety Officer
    • Must have completed the Lieutenant Task Book
    • Have no more than two points on record for a preventable vehicle or nonvehicle accident within 12 months of the closing date
    • Have no formal disciplinary action above a first written reminder within 12 months of the closing date
    • Most recent annual performance rating must be “Meets Expectations” or better
    • Must provide a letter from his/her immediate supervisor recommending the candidate for the position and stating that the candidate meets job requirements…