Fire Captain

About the role

The Fire Captain supervises the work of an engine company(s) and hand crews, with other Fire Captains share in the management of a fire station including the maintenance of emergency apparatus and equipment. They also perform full-time duties in one of the following specialty assignments:

• Peace officer/fire prevention duties within a unit
• Serve as a dispatcher
• Serve as an assistant air attack program coordinator
• Serve as a helitack captain
• Supervise crews in conservation camps and fire centers and operate crew-carrying vehicles and fire apparatus
• Serve as an instructor at the Fire Academy and other training assignments
• Supervise fuels reduction crews

Responsibilities

Plans and assigns work, gives instructions, maintains discipline, and makes decisions relating to the supervision of engine companies and hand crews engaged in fighting wildland, structural, or other fires, flood control, hazardous materials incidents, emergency responses, vehicle extrication incidents, and other emergency activities.

• May occasionally perform minor maintenance on buildings and fire stations/camps
• Supervises projects related to resource management, fuels reduction projects using prescribed fire and equipment
• Trains a company to fight fire and operate tools
• Supervises and performs the construction and maintenance of fire defense improvements
• Inspects, supervises the use of, and performs preventive and minor maintenance on assigned equipment
• Transports a crew over mountainous roads, operates fire apparatus, power tools (e.g., chain saws), and heavy equipment during emergency incidents and nonemergency project work
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of a fire prevention plan
• Applies and enforces fire prevention laws
• Conducts fire prevention education programs
• Installs and supervises exhibits and displays
• Issues citations and makes investigations and reports on the cause and origin of fires, collects and preserves evidence, makes inspections for enforcement of Titles 19 and 25 of the California Administrative Code
• Performs dispatching of resources
• Performs as fire information officer
• Serves as controller in airport operations
• Led a helitack crew
• Counsels and trains students in classroom and field training including the preparation of lesson plans and the evaluation of student performance
• Evaluates work of assigned employees
• Reads and uses maps
• May assist others in performing accounting, budgeting, personnel, and material management tasks
• Keeps records, writes and submits reports as required

Qualifications

Requires a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must possess a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be either a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.

Must complete a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.