Fire Captain

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Public Safety

Position Reports to :

Fire Chief or Designee

Pay Grade : 21

Employment Type : Full-time

Exempt / Nonexempt : Non-exempt

Description :

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and other calls to protect life and property; participate in fire prevention and training; and maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment. Supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of full and part time Firefighter / EMT's. Assist in meeting department mission, goals, and objectives. Pay rate based on 2912 annual hourly work schedule of 48 / 96.

Duties :

Essential functions :

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of fire personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Assist in the training of fire department personnel, both volunteer and paid, in all suppression activities, and in emergency medical techniques and medical field activities.
• Maintain inventory of drugs and controlled substances.
• Respond to fire alarms as an incident commander and direct firefighting operations with assigned crew, assuming responsibility for the supervision, performance, and safety of assigned firefighting personnel;
• Participate in fire suppression activities including but not limited to, laying and connecting hose, pumping apparatus, operating nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating structures, and entering buildings to evacuate and rescue occupants, until relieved by a Command officer.
• Respond to all types of emergency medical incidents, such as auto accidents, gas leaks, and animal in distress, and supervise and assist in rendering emergency medical services; analyze patient needs, administer advance emergency medical, and take command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient(s) until relieved by proper medical personnel; direct the activities of staff when responding to medical emergencies.
• Assist in coordinating the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and repair of all fire equipment, apparatus, fire hydrants, support equipment; ensure proper maintenance of station facilities; maintain station supplies and inventory tools and equipment on fire and EMS apparatus; participate in fire station housekeeping and regular floor watch details.
• Operate all types of fire apparatus and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment.
• Preserve evidence at fire scenes.
• Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous materials spills and confined spaces.
• Attend special instructions in firefighting and emergency medical techniques, perform drills with other engine company staff, including volunteers; become familiar with city layout, establish response routes and hydrant system; prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Provide public information on fire prevention, CPR and career opportunities; make presentations to schools, clubs, scouting organizations, etc., as requested.
• Follow all safety procedures outlined in local, state and federal fire codes and regulations, including City and department policy, and rules and regulations; fill out and review necessary reports and keep records as required.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required : Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited Fire Training Academy, or equivalent, at the Firefighter II level. Three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter with EMT Advanced certification, completed ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800, and certified as Hazmat "Operational". Meet current physical condition requirements on the date of appointment and maintain them thereafter.

Preferred : Five (5) years of experience as a full-time firefighter. College level course work in fire science, fire administration, or a related field. Completion of ICS 300, 400, Instructor I certified, ADO-P, Ice Rescue, Paramedic Certified, and Wild land certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be able to manage and prioritize a flexible daily workload. Ability to supervise others and work in an emergency firefighting environment, or in medical emergency situations, including but not limited to all suppression activities, hazardous materials, vehicle accidents, swift water rescues, mountain rescues, ice rescues, or any other hazardous situation. Work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire encompassed surroundings, smoke, bodily fluids, swift water, heights, noise, dangerous persons and animals, natural and man-made disasters, the hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near moving traffic. Must have the ability to understand both written and oral instructions and be able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and the public.

Physical Demands :

Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and heavy lifting (up to 200lbs) while wearing heavy protective equipment in hazardous environments, as well as work in inclement weather conditions. Must meet current physical condition requirements on the date of appointment and maintain them thereafter as required by standard operating procedures.

Drug screen and background checks performed