Engine Crew Captain

Overview

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizona's people, communities, and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizona's natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs, development and support of statewide fire policies, and coordination of resources across all-lands and jurisdictions.

Engine Crew Captain

Job Location:

Address: 6781

E. Outlook Dr. Tucson, AZ 85756

Posting Details:
Salary: 24.Hourly
• Grade: 19
• Closing Date: 03/06/2026

This position directs the activities of a wildland engine and its crew during daily project work, fire operations (both emergency and planned events), and all risk operations. Responsible for supervising all preventative maintenance performed on apparatus or equipment by crew personnel. Assists the Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) with presenting fire training to meet the needs of the District. Operates motorized apparatus and emergency equipment to include engines and utility trucks.

Operates equipment to include portable pumps, radios, chainsaws, chippers, ATV/UTV. Is responsible for the inventory associated with the District's engines.

• Supervise work being performed by crew members to monitor quality of work, and progress to meet timelines. This will include assigned daily projects as well as creating projects for the crew to work on.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for crew members.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Respond to wildland fires and all risk incidents.
• Operate fire apparatus and equipment. Supervise maintenance checks and services of apparatus and equipment to include vehicle condition, condition of hose, chainsaws and other firefighting equipment.
• Present and assist in District training needs. Participate in and monitor performance of physical training conducted by crew personnel to ensure they remain physically fit.
• Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
• Ensure inventory levels and conditions are kept to standards on assigned apparatus and ensure bay and work space is kept organized, neat and clean.
• Other duties as assigned, as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Various fire apparatus and equipment commonly found on wildland fire operations.
• ICS and how fire operations work on various type incidents.
• Handheld and mobile radio operation and dispatch procedures.
• Water handling equipment and its uses on wildland fire.
• Chainsaw use, maintenance and repair.
• Principles and practices of supervision.

Skills in:

• Wildland firefighting and fireline supervision.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Mapping and basic computer skills.

Ability to:

• Make sound decisions, maintain composure and communicate clear, concise instructions during high stress wildland fire operations.
• Drive/operate a motor vehicle.
• Learn and adhere to employment laws (EEO, FMLA, etc).
• Adhere to State of Arizona and Department of Forestry and Fire Management Standards of Conduct, policies, procedures and practices.
• Compose detailed written reports.
• Perform heavy lifting and have an adequate physical fitness level to work on the fireline per NWCG PMS
  310-1 standards.
• Provide effective guidance and supervision to subordinate staff.
• Drive on State business.

• Arizona Driver’s License
• NWCG qualification of Engine Boss (ENGB) and physical fitness level of Arduous per PMS
  310-1 must be obtained within one year of hire.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.

An employee who operates a personally…