Fire Captain

About the role

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a regular, full-time Fire Captain position in the Fire Department. The position is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical duties involved in planning, coordinating, assigning, directing, and participating in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, public education, vehicle, equipment, and facility readiness, and related services and activities.
• Ensures that all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to department guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service.
• Three to five years of fire experience, including two years of supervisory experience or documented increasing level of responsibility.
• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in fire science, emergency medical services, or related field preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses and Certifications

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II
• Fire Service Instructor I
• State of Alaska EMT III or Higher
• FEMA IS-700, IS-800 and ICS 100 and 200
• CPR/AED certification
• Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire