Fire Captain

Job Details:

Job Location:

Fire Station - Farmington, UT 84025, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $32.40 - $43.13 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Government

Department:
Fire

Report To:
Battalion Chief

FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

Wage: $32.40- 43.13 Pay is based on Qualifications & Experience

Close Date:
October 16th, 2026

EEO Category:
Professional Protective Service Workers

Annual

Hours:

2920

• PEHP Medical plan options Traditional, or High-Deductible plan with a city contribution of $2200 for Employee only or $4400 for Family plans. Or decline medical coverage and the city will contribute into your retirement plan.
• 145 hours of Holiday Hours + 134 Hours Paid Sick Leave + Annual Leave of 134 hours.
• 224 hours of Parental Leave (with Qualifying event) $1,000 Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• $500 Medical Deductible Reimbursement Program.
• City paid Short-term and Long-term disability plans.
• $3,000 Employee Education Assistance.

The Fire Captain testing process is anticipated to be scheduled during the last week of October 26th
-30th. This is subject to change if needed. Candidates will be invited to testing based on minimum qualifications and notified after position has been closed.

• Employee Conflict
• Tactical Scenario
• Written Project
• Presentation
• Panel Interview

Selected Candidates may be called back for a Chief interview.

Candidate are required to upload the minimum certifications when completing the application. Need help uploading certifications or an accommodation? please reach out to Kadi .

This position is a first‑line supervisor, responsible for leading assigned personnel in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and related emergency response activities. Provides daily leadership, oversees safety and compliance with department policies and procedures.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned firefighters and ensures quality of work.
• Oversee emergency response activities including fire suppression.
• In the absence of a senior firefighter/ officer, may assume incident command.
• Reviews, reports, and documents associated with calls.
• Makes recommendations regarding firefighter employment status.
• Continuously represents department’s Mission, Core Values and Expectations.
• Follows and enforces department policies and procedures, and protocols.
• Provide input for new equipment and supplies for essential operations.
• Performs/ oversees general maintenance necessary for equipment and buildings.
• Responds to emergency calls, by riding or driving fire apparatus.
• Clean inspects and maintains SCBA’s.
• Searches in adverse conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, and auto accidents.
• Rescues victims from fire and dangerous situations.
• Operates hydraulic rescue tools, air monitoring equipment, and various hand tools such as ropes, axes and other manual powered tools.
• Evaluate accident scenes, patient conditions and administers aid per protocol.
• Monitors patient vital signs and provides intermediate support until transported.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings as determined by administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques and procedures.
• Firefighting equipment types, varieties and most appropriate effective use.
• State and city codes, laws, regulations and ordinances related to fire prevention, fire vehicle equipment and apparatus operation.

• Incident Command and Leadership.
• Usage of Fire service equipment, apparatus, and safety systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting incidents with accuracy.

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