Fire Lieutenant

About the role

The Fire Lieutenant leads a crew of firefighters on a designated apparatus, responding to fires, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, and other critical events in Kuwait. The role combines operational command, safety inspections, training, and community fire‑safety education.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and participate in firefighting operations, following orders from senior supervisors.
• Conduct fire‑protection inspections, risk‑management surveys, and prepare pre‑fire plans.
• Assign and oversee station maintenance tasks, equipment cleaning, and apparatus readiness.
• Prepare and submit reports on fire runs, training, inspections, and other activities.
• Lead training drills, fire‑safety education for soldiers and the public, and maintain certification programs.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 1582 medical standards and NFPA 1500 fitness requirements.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of paid firefighter experience.
• Certifications such as Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, and relevant DoD qualifications (e.g., D/O Pumper, D/O ARFF, HazMat Technician).
• Ability to pass physical fitness exams, drug testing, and background investigations.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English.

Required skills

• Operation of motorized firefighting apparatus and related equipment.
• Fire inspection and fire‑risk assessment techniques.
• Hazardous material incident command and response.
• Emergency medical response (EMR/EMT) with current CPR certification.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.