+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB SUMMARY | | | | The Fire Captain performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, | | and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned | | shift. An employee in this class supervises and participates in | | operations at the fire station on an assigned shift. The employee | | leads the shift in emergency response including immediate supervision | | in fire attack inside structures, in emergency medical response, and | | in the daily cleaning and maintenance activities including apparatus | | and equipment maintenance, station and grounds maintenance, and | | related activities. Other duties include supervising and | | participating in preparation of fire reports and various projects for | | the department requiring coordination of staff.Work requires that the | | employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, | | and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the | | employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service | | training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under | | pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident | | response.Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated | | through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the | | quality and effectiveness of incident response. | | | | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | | | - Provides first line supervision in the emergency response and | | station maintenance activities on an assigned shift; supervises | | and participates in the daily activities of equipment, apparatus | | and station maintenance activities. | | - Leads an engine company in fire attack typically inside a | | structure fire; leads and participates in incidence response | | operations as required or until arrival of the incident | | commander; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush | | fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response | | and mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle and machinery | | rescue. | | - Prepares reports on incidents and response; prepares and | | maintains records of pre-incident plans. | | - Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such | | as training, equipment maintenance, safety, hose testing, pumper | | testing, hydrant maintenance, preparation and update of | | pre-plans, etc. | | - Participates in providing educational programs, tours, and | | information to the public. | | - Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff | | training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation. | | - May perform special projects or assignments | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications- | | | | Education and Experience: | | | | Five (5) years of experiencesupplemented by advanced courses and | | seminars in fire service, and related increasingly responsible fire | | service experienceincluding some supervisory experience and training, | | or equivalent combination of education and experience. | | | | Licenses or Certifications: | | | | - Possession of a valid Class B North Carolina driver's license or | | Virginia CDL. | | - Possession of Firefighter I and II and Driver Operator/Pumps and | | Aerial certification | | - Possession of Emergency Vehicle Driver certification | | - Possession of EMT Basic certification. | | - Possession of Fire Officer I certification. | | - Possession of Certified Hazardous Materials Level I. | | - Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800. | | - Possession of Fire Instructor I certification. | | | | Special Requirements: | | | | Must be able to work extended hours and shift work. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA Details- | | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and | | modern office practices and procedures. | | - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar | | programs. | | - Knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence | | response, and of the use andmaintenance of related apparatus and | | equipment. | | - Knowledge consistent with required emergency medical | | certification level. | | - Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. | | - Knowledge of the physical layout of the service area and related | | facilities. | | - Knowledge of required technical rescue methods. | | - Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire | | service and management. | | - Knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, | | leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance | | development. | | - Knowledge of organizational personnel and purchasing policies and | | procedures. | | - Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution. | | - Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service | | training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and | | equipment operations for public safety personnel. | | - Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of | | employees. | | - Abi