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The City of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Directs squad of firefighters to perform tasks as assigned by the Incident Commander; on an emergency, assumes command until relieved by an officer of higher rank or until completion of duties. • Enforces security on all information, which is not open for communication; keeps lieutenant’s attendance reports for all department related functions; ensures that fire prevention details are completed per directive and department policy; establishes operating procedures internal to the station for the purposes of efficient station operation. • Ensures that good public relations are practiced by all personnel under their supervision both on and off emergency scenes; ensures that lieutenants and squad members receive proper department counseling on problems and growth; assumes the Assistant Chief’s position when delegated to do so. • Ensures that all details directed by the Chief Officer are carried out; provides coaching of station members to overcome problem areas; provides the Fire Chief with reports of their station’s activities, accomplishments, and problems; knows and enforces department policies and standard operating procedures. • Assist with the budgeting process including the operational budget and capital improvement plan. • Assist with the purchasing of equipment and materials for their station. Review, requisition, research suppliers and alternate items as appropriate and make or recommend purchases in line with the budget. • Recommend, research, review and revise standard operation guidelines (SOG). • Establish and review the annual goals and objectives for their station • Provide information and assistance for the annual report related to their station to include the status/condition of equipment, apparatus, facilities and training. • Assign duties to employees under their command; make recommendations relating to the hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of subordinate personnel. • Assist with the recruiting, hiring and evaluation of firefighter candidates for the fire department. • Attend extra training and/or meetings that are required for this position, including State, County and Mutual Aid meetings. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: • Knowledge of Firefighting Tactics - Knowledge of firefighting tactics such as extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, rescue, salvage, and overhaul. • Knowledge of Safety Considerations - Knowledge of basic safety guidelines and regulations, and the ability to apply those guidelines and regulations to specific emergency and non-emergency situations on the job. • Knowledge of First Aid and Emergency Care - Knowledge of techniques for evaluating injuries, providing first aid, stabilizing victims, and providing first responder care before hospital transport. • Knowledge of National Incident Management System - Knowledge of the principles and terminology associated with the National Incident Management System, and the ability to carry out the functions of an incident commander at emergency scenes, including fire, rescue, and other emergency scenes. • Knowledge of Fire Behavior - Knowledge of fire behavior, causes, and hazards, as well as fire chemistry and physics.