Fire Captain

Job Details

Job Location:

Valley Center, CA 92082

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $28.00 - $37.50 Hourly

Under general direction of the Fire Chief or Battalion Chief, oversees all activities of the fire station ensuring that assigned crew is prepared to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls. The Fire Captain position is a Front-Line Supervisor role that provides leadership and management in the daily operations of an engine company.

• Responsible for the administration and management of the fire station and supervises activities of the emergency units assigned.
• Responsible to suppress all fires in a safe, skilled, and professional manner. As first-in Company Grade Officer, Captains are responsible for acting as Incident Commanders and must establish strategy and tactics for resolving the situation. Must implement personnel and equipment to accomplish objectives.
• Prepare performance reports, incident reports, station log, training records, and all other monthly reports. Ensure reports are clear, comprehensive and meet deadlines.
• Supervision and evaluation of employee development and training, emergency and medical care, local geography, residential addressing, including the location of water sources, hazard areas, and specific response areas of the department.
• Performs supervisory and technical work in fire suppression, emergency rescue, hazardous materials, fire inspection, and code enforcement.
• Supervises and conducts professional training activities and emergency medical services.
• Responsible for training subordinates in skills required to combat emergencies. Create a program of drills for all personnel to maintain proficiency and continually upgrade own skills and abilities.
• Ensures all facilities and grounds are maintained in a safe, sanitary, and well-kept at all times.
• Responsible for inspections for hazard reduction of all Tribal owned buildings and residents. Establish an information program with staff influence. Have an aggressive education program.
• Ensures all automotive and fire equipment are maintained according to required schedules and ready to respond to all emergencies.
• Conducts public relations activities as needed and assist in elder education.
• Assume area of responsibility assigned by the Fire Chief.
• Attend and participate in Tribal and Fire Department functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CDL (class B with driving record acceptable to the Fire Department Underwriter).
• ICS-
• EMT-IA/DC.
• CPR.
• SFM FF-I or IFSAC FF-I.
• SFM FF-II or IFSAC FF-II.
• Driver Operator I-A, I-B.
• Haz Mat FRO.
• Haz Mat IC.
• CA State Fire Officer Certificate.
• Blue Card Certified within first year of hire.
• Crew Boss and Engine Boss task book initiated within first year of hire.
• 20 units towards an AA Degree, to be obtained within 3years.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the fire service as an Engineer.
• Paramedic Experience preferred.
• Basic fire prevention and suppression principles, practices, and techniques; safety practices and precautions pertaining to work; federal, state, and local codes, rules, regulations related to fire fighting.
• Operation of apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department in modern firefighting operations.
• Knowledge of County Emergency Operations Plan and local response areas.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of mathematics, physics, chemistry, electricity, hydraulics, building construction, automotive mechanics.
• Knowledge of forest and fire laws; types, causes, character, and behavior of fires; fire protection and prevention methods, and terminology; department's incident command system, vehicle extrication methods, methods for responding to hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency incidents; principles of effective supervision, training and directing a crew in fire protection, other emergency, and conservation work; methods, materials, and equipment used in minor construction and maintenance of fire stations, roads, trails, bridges, water developments, and similar structures;
  
  fundamental forest improvement and conservation practices and safety practices;
  Ability to effectively; locate and determine origin of fire and cause.
• Ability to read maps; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; meet and inform the public; follow oral and written directions; keep records and prepare reports; administer cardiovascular pulmonary respiration and first aid.
• Must be able to perform all aspects of the Firefighter job duties.
• Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to work in remote areas, out of the county, and on weekends and holidays, to remain on duty as required. available for out of county assignments for an extended period.

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