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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| 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. |
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| ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS |
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| - 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. |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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| Qualifications- |
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| Education and Experience: |
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| 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. |
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| Licenses or Certifications: |
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| - 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. |
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| Special Requirements: |
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| Must be able to work extended hours and shift work. |
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| KSA Details- |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
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| - 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