FIRE CAPTAIN jobs in the United States

SUMMARY

The Soboba Fire Captain performs professional level work in supervising activities of the emergency units assigned; performs supervisory and technical work in fire suppression; emergency rescue, hazardous materials, fire inspection, and code enforcement; training activities and emergency medical services; conducts public relations activities; and other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:

• Plan, organize, direct, and control the employees assigned to the station to meet the required objectives which they may have been charged with the authority and responsibility to implement.
• Continually upgrade own skills and abilities. Responsible to train subordinates in skills required to combat emergencies. Establish a program of drills for all personnel to maintain proficiency.
• Responsible to see that all facilities and grounds are maintained in a safe, sanitary and well-groomed at all times.
• Responsible to suppress all fires in a safe, skilled and professional manner. As First-In Company Officer, Captains are responsible for acting as Incident Commanders and must establish strategy and tactics for resolving the situation. Must implement personnel and equipment to accomplish objectives.
• Responsible for inspections for hazard reduction of all Tribal owned buildings and residents. Establish an information program with staff influence. Have an aggressive education program.
• Responsible to see that all automotive and fire equipment is maintained according to required schedules and ready to respond to all emergencies.
• Responsible to see that all incidents’ reports, station log, and all other monthly reports are clear, comprehensive and meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and protection of life and property.
• Operation of apparatus and equipment. Rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Soboba Fire Department in modern firefighting operations.
• Supervision and evaluation of employee development and training, emergency, medical care, local geography, including the location of water sources, hazard areas, and specific response areas of the department.
• Knowledge of County Emergency operational Plan and local response areas.

ABILITY:

• Communicate oral and written instructions in English under stress making sound decisions.
• Effectively direct personnel.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the public assistance agencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The following attributes are required:

• High School Diploma or GED. Any combination of training, experience, and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Formal or informal education training at a level which ensures the ability to perform mathematical computations and written reports at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Minimum of seven years' experience in the fire service.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• CDL (class C with FF Endorsement & driving record acceptable to the Soboba Tribe)
• EMR or EMT or Paramedic
• CPR
• SFM FF-I
• Driver Operator I-A, I-B
• Haz Mat FRO
• Haz Mat IC
• CA State Fire Officer Certificate or Equivalent

Highly Desired:

• Truck Academy
• SFM FF-II
• Rescue Systems 1 & 2
• Trench Rescue
• LARRO
• Swift Water Technician
• Confined Space Rescue

Physical Requirements: