Captain Firefighter​/Paramedics Coordinator

This position reports to and receives general supervision from the Emergency Services Director and Assistant Chiefs, who provide direction and evaluate work performance. The Captain Fire/EMS serves as a key leadership role responsible for supervising, planning, and directing daily operations, personnel readiness, training, and fire prevention activities. Captains ensure compliance with safety regulations and oversee emergency responses, including fire suppression, EMS operations, hazardous materials incidents, and community risk-reduction efforts.

Captains also perform the same duties as a firefighter/paramedic, including advanced medical procedures within approved protocols, when staffing limitations require.

This is an overtime-exempt, salaried position. Individuals in this role provide supervision and leadership to a team of firefighter/paramedics who are classified as hourly employees and eligible for overtime after working 40 hours in a work week (Monday through Sunday).

The Fire Department operates on a structured shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage and effective team rotation. The two-week cycle is organized as follows:

• Team A alternates between 48-hour and 36-hour work weeks.
• Teams B and D follow a similar structure, adjusting for overnight coverage to maintain a consistent 42-hour work week.
• Team C rotates between 36-hour and 48-hour weeks to evenly distribute workload and shift responsibilities.

This structure supports round‑clock readiness while balancing workload, rest, and recovery for all team members.

• Fire suppression tactics, EMS procedures, hazardous materials operations, and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Building construction, fire codes, and fire prevention strategies.
• Training program development and regulatory compliance.

• Leadership, personnel supervision, and effective team management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Proficiency in firefighting, EMS, and modern incident management tools.

• Make sound decisions under pressure and problem‑solve in high‑stress scenarios.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including the community.
• Balance operational, administrative, and public engagement responsibilities effectively.

• Firefighter II, Fire Officer II, Instructor I, Hazardous Materials Operations, ISC (100, 200, 300, 400, 700).
• Iowa Paramedic Certification or RN…