(Volunteer) Currently running for Lieutenant.

My company elects its line officers (Chief, 1st Asst Chief, 2nd Asst Chief, Captain, 1st & 2nd Lieutenant), our elections are the 1st Week in April.  After 6 years I, am almost certain I am landing myself into the 1st Lieutenant spot.  Anyone have good advice, for a Lieutenant.  What role do your Lieutenants play on calls, on drills, in house? I enjoy and take my volunteer career seriously as if where my personal job, and want to be able to do everything a good Lieutenant should.  
Thanks for any and all advice

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on March 22, 2013 at 9:27pm

Dave just reminded me of the book, "From Buddy to Boss - Effective Fire Service Leadership." Check it out...

From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership

Permalink Reply by 55 TRUCK on March 23, 2013 at 3:53pm

 What is the job of a Lt. at your dept.?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Beahn on March 23, 2013 at 8:32pm

I know a bit about construction in my area   MOST are older balloon frame houses,  I know a little about reading smoke, and watching for signs like flashing and collapse,   Like i said i know only the minimal what they teach during our Firefighter I course.    
GLUED only,  sounds like the worst idea anyone thought of...  my opinion.... Cheap isnt always better.

Thank you Instructor I appreciate all the advice

Permalink Reply by Kevin Beahn on March 23, 2013 at 8:37pm

Like i had said to Dan, I keep my eyes on new and upcoming classes, getting into them is not always easy and having to get other guys to sign up for a car pool seems to be even harder.  But even as "one of the boys" I have taken command on scenes of alarm acts, and easier calls.  Being a leader is prob one of the scary parts. For so long I have taken the back seat looking up being told, know at this point I'm familiar and know, but not sure if I know how to instruct, especially the new guys whom dont know the first thing....  
Thank you for you Advice and anymore is always helpful

Permalink Reply by Kevin Beahn on March 23, 2013 at 8:38pm

I'm going to the book store tomorrow!
Thank you

Permalink Reply by Kevin Beahn on March 23, 2013 at 8:43pm

Lieutenant as the bylaws states
A Lieutenants responsibilities are to assist the captain in his/her duties.

After speaking with our current Lieutenants, they help organize drills, and make sure the trucks and equipment are kept in working order.

Permalink Reply by 55 TRUCK on March 24, 2013 at 12:26am

 What is the job of the Lt.  On a fire or other working incident?  Per your dept. 

    Do you have senior guys on the back step, guys who may be pvts but have a shit load of time on and know the job?  

   What kind of crew can you expect to be on the rig with you on a fire? Is it a mix of experience levels or mostly probies?  

Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on March 24, 2013 at 12:20pm

Call ahead. You won't find it at your neighborhood bookstore.

Or go to Amazon.com.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Beahn on March 30, 2013 at 10:58am

Ordered!  Thank you~

Permalink Reply by Shane Griffith on April 30, 2013 at 1:42pm
And don't pretend to know things that you don't.

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