Fire Captain IAFF - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSITION - OUTSIDE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction, directs and supervises the activities of a fire company or station; performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care and repair and maintenance of equipment; acts in capacity of Assistant Fire Chief as required.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Directs, supervises and participates in fire company activities (e.g., Responds to alarms, firefighting activities, rescue activities, equipment and apparatus maintenance, etc.).
• Enforces policy compliance within their company and station.
• Ensures their company performs in a professional manner and treats customers and fellow employees with respect and courtesy.
• Leads by example
• Actively participates in preparing subordinates for the next career step.
• Schedules and assigns employee work tasks; develops and implements training programs.
• Instructs firefighting personnel in fire safety, equipment and apparatus operations, and fire suppression and prevention techniques.
• Evaluates and recommends personnel job performance; recommends discipline.
• Assume command on the scene of an emergency of fire in the absence of the Assistant Fire Chief.
• Participates in fire prevention activities, Performs company inspections, Speaks or assigns fire company personnel to speak before schools, businesses or other agencies on fire prevention and fire control.
• Inspects equipment and delegates tasks to ensure proper operation and inventory of emergency and firefighting equipment on assigned apparatus.
• Maintains records and prepares and submits reports.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by the Assistant Chief or Fire Chief.