Fire & EMS Captain

Join Spanish Fork Fire & EMS as an

Captain

Full-Time

Fire & EMS

$77,178.00 - $

Test Date:
August 20th, 2026 ( C Shift)

Lead with purpose. Serve with integrity. Make an impact.

Spanish Fork Fire & EMS is seeking a motivated Fire & EMS Captain to join our leadership team. If you're a proven leader who excels in emergency response, develops high-performing teams, and is committed to exceptional public service, we invite you to apply.

As a Fire & EMS Captain, you'll provide frontline leadership during emergency incidents, establish and manage the Incident Command System (ICS), and direct multi-company operations to protect lives and property. Beyond emergency response, you'll oversee key departmental functions such as training, logistics, or administration; mentor and develop personnel; ensure operational readiness; and help guide the department through strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to lead from the front, inspire others, and help shape the future of Spanish Fork Fire & EMS, come work with us and make a lasting difference in the community you serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Incident Command: Assume duties as the Incident Commander at emergency scenes until relieved by a superior officer.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Direct, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel, including Firefighters, Engineers, Paramedics, and AEMTs.
• Operational Readiness: Supervise the maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and facilities while participating in fire suppression and technical rescue.
• Administrative Leadership: Prepare reports, conduct research for budget recommendations, and assist in developing departmental goals.
• Community Relations: Respond to and resolve difficult inquiries or complaints from the public with professionalism.

Position Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred).
• Three (3) years of full-time Fire/EMS experience, or six (6) years of volunteer/part-time experience.

Certifications:

• EMS: Utah or NREMT AEMT or Paramedic certification.
• Medical: Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
• Fire: Utah State Certified Firefighter I & II and Fire Officer I (IFSAC or Pro Board)
• NIMS: 100, 200, 700a, and 800b (ICS 300 & 400 preferred).
• Required within 1 year: Fire Inspector I (or Company Officer Inspector) and Wildland Red Card certification.

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of department policies and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and proficiency in standard computer systems and software.
• Ability to perform physical lifting and heavy maneuvering.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Utah State driver's license.
• Must meet established physical fitness requirements.
• Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Spanish Fork City offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families:

• Health Insurance:
  Full insurance through Select Health with two plan options. The popular High-deductible Health Plan (HDHP) features no employee premium.
• HSA Deductible:
  Employee $3,500/ Family $7,000
• HSA Out of Pocket Maximum:
  Employee $3,500/ Family $7,000
• HSA Contributions:
  The City contributes up to $1,100.00 annually to your Health Savings Account if you participate in the Share Program.
• Dental & Vision:
  Dental coverage through PEHP and vision coverage through Eye Med.
• Retirement: URS Public Safety Firefighter Retirement.
• Life Insurance: 1x Annual Earnings, up to $150,000.
• Work Schedule:
  
  48/96 work schedule.
• Allowances:
  
  City-provided monthly phone stipend.
• Fringe Benefits:
  Higher Education Assistance, 10 Punch Golf Pass, Wellness Program, Library Card, Individual Horse Arena Riding Pass, etc.

Make an impact. Grow your career. Support your community.

Applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test