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Home My WebLink AboutFire LieutenantUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Fire Lieutenant Department: Fire Division: Fire Supervisor: Fire Captain FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 36 Job Number: 3601 Job Summary Performs work in the supervision of station, ﬁre company and equipment. Performs work of routine diﬃculty in emergency operations and prevention, and performs other related work as required. May be assigned as Training Oﬃcer. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Responds with companies to alarms of ﬁre and other emergencies. • Determines ﬁreﬁghting method at scene and need for additional assistance. • Directs ﬁreﬁghting and related life and property protection until relieved by superior oﬃcer. • Operates ﬁre apparatus and equipment to extinguish ﬁres. • Operates radio equipment, mobile data computers and computer equipment. • Supervises maintenance of station and grounds. • Inspects and tests ﬁre equipment and apparatus. • Assists in implementation of department training program. • Trains and drills station or shift personnel in all phases of ﬁreﬁghting, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue and emergency medical care in accordance with department program. • Administers emergency medical care as outlined in the scope of practice pertaining to an Emergency Medical Technician. • Maintains a work environment conducive to high morale and welfare of personnel under his/her command. • Advises and explains to company all department rules, regulations, and directives from ranking oﬃcers and assures they are followed. • Acts in absence of ranking oﬃcers as required. • Maintains logs and other periodic and special activity records. • Submits all required documents and reports (incident reports, purchasing card statements, evaluations, timesheets, payroll change forms, inspections, etc.) consistent with department policies and deadlines. • Participates in ﬁre prevention activities. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Assists in performing inspections and code enforcement. • Assists in investigation and ﬁre cause determination. • Assists with delivery of department programs as assigned. • Achieves and maintains specialty program certiﬁcations as needed or assigned, i.e. HazMat, Rescue, Child Safety Seat, etc. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school diploma or G.E.D. and three years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 18 semester hours of ﬁre science technical courses. Experience must be as a Fireﬁghter with Iowa City Fire Department. • Fire Science certiﬁcate. Thirty hours of coursework toward an associate degree in ﬁre science or a related ﬁeld may substitute for certiﬁcate. Iowa or National EMT certiﬁcation. Instructor I certiﬁcation. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in public education, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and the Fire Prevention Bureau. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability and willingness to perform any task assigned. • Ability to calculate ﬁgures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to drive ﬁre apparatus carefully and safely in accordance with local traﬃc laws. • Ability to eﬀectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to keep records and make reports. • Ability to operate technical equipment, such as computers and related software, deﬁbrillators, combustible gas indicators, power tools, and equipment, etc. • Ability to participate in physical requirements, must be in good physical condition and participates in the department physical fitness program. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to show conscientiousness and dependability. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to supervise others. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to use strength and ability to do prolonged strenuous manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Knowledge at advanced level in the areas of ﬁre behavior, ﬁreﬁghting evolution, ﬁreﬁghting tactics, incident management system, emergency medical services, technical rescue and inspection techniques and methods. • Knowledge of instructional methodology, Fire department rules and regulations, City Administrative Policies, and other related standards associated with emergency response. • Skill and aptitude for mechanical work. • Skill in eﬀective communication skills and social skills. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action, assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must push, pull or lift varying amounts. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to and excess of 100 pounds with or without assistance. Participates in the department physical fitness program. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, smoke, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, traffic hazards, and blood/body fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee may be exposed to dangerous situations, dangerous fumes while engaged in firefighting or cause determination activities, exposed to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, and use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Scott Lyon, Fire Chief (4/2024) and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________