Fire Rescue Captain

About the role

Under limited supervision, this 40-hour-per-week position supervises and performs firefighting and fire prevention activities. Responds to emergency situations, providing assistance to superiors in controlling fire scenes or performing other specialized duties as assigned. Protects lives and property efficiently and effectively. Supervises subordinates through the chain of command and reports to the Fire Rescue Deputy Director.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies within assigned fire district and in other districts with automatic mutual aid or when requested; takes full command of scene until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
• Performs supervisory, firefighting, technical rescue, and fire prevention work.
• Collaborates with scheduled firefighters and station volunteer firefighters.
• Performs station duty and general station maintenance as required by the daily duty schedule.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensures all equipment and apparatus are kept in proper and safe condition; implements corrective action for equipment in need of repair or maintenance.
• Ensures subordinate personnel are trained in required courses and maintain continuing education credits.
• Trains personnel as efficient, safe firefighters and Medical First Responders with necessary annual updates.
• Assists the training officer with notification and coordination of training as required.
• Participates in fire drills and attends required training courses and seminars.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits various documents, including logs, run reports, training records, memos, and correspondence.
• Uses computers and information technology-related equipment as needed.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups, including the Fire Service Director, Deputy Director, Fire Chief, co-workers, subordinates, other county employees, volunteers, fire personnel of other jurisdictions, civic organizations, business owners, medical personnel, and the general public.
• Conducts pre-fire surveys and performs hydrant testing and maintenance.
• Performs general administrative work, including attending meetings, preparing reports, entering data, and filing documents.

Essential Safety Functions

• Enforces all safety rules and regulations; ensures a safe work environment is maintained.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Follows safety training and instructions provided by supervisors.
• Wears and maintains all required personal protective equipment.
• Immediately reports any unsafe work practices, conditions, or on-the-job injuries/illnesses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with vocational/technical training in fire service/technology.
• Minimum of two years of service as a Lieutenant with Lancaster County Fire Rescue or equivalent.
• All required certifications for Lieutenant with Lancaster County Fire Rescue, plus I-400.
• NFPA Fire Officer II certification.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement or a SC Class E commercial license.
• No disciplinary action above a counseling form within the past six months.

If no candidate meets all eligibility requirements, the most qualified candidates will be interviewed, and the successful candidate must complete all required training before ending probationary status.