JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Captain performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift. An employee in this class supervises and participates in operations at the fire station on an assigned shift. The employee leads the shift in emergency response including immediate supervision in fire attack inside structures, in emergency medical response, and in the daily cleaning and maintenance activities including apparatus and equipment maintenance, station and grounds maintenance, and related activities. Other duties include supervising and participating in preparation of fire reports and various projects for the department requiring coordination of staff.Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident response.Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides first line supervision in the emergency response and station maintenance activities on an assigned shift; supervises and participates in the daily activities of equipment, apparatus and station maintenance activities.
• Leads an engine company in fire attack typically inside a structure fire; leads and participates in incidence response operations as required or until arrival of the incident commander; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response and mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle and machinery rescue.
• Prepares reports on incidents and response; prepares and maintains records of pre-incident plans.
• Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such as training, equipment maintenance, safety, hose testing, pumper testing, hydrant maintenance, preparation and update of pre-plans, etc.
• Participates in providing educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation.
• May perform special projects or assignments
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Five (5) years of experiencesupplemented by advanced courses and seminars in fire service, and related increasingly responsible fire service experienceincluding some supervisory experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class B North Carolina driver's license or Virginia CDL.
• Possession of Firefighter I & II and Driver Operator/Pumps and Aerial certification
• Possession of Emergency Vehicle Driver certification
• Possession of EMT Basic certification.
• Possession of Fire Officer I certification.
• Possession of Certified Hazardous Materials Level I.
• Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
• Possession of Fire Instructor I certification.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work extended hours and shift work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence response, and of the use andmaintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the service area and related facilities.
• Knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance development.
• Knowledge of organizational personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and equipment operations for public safety personnel.
• Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• Ability provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Assist in fire origin and cause investigations and ordinance and fire code compliance.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have the visual acuityto size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT