CITY OF SALISBURY

FIRE CAPTAIN

DEFINITION

To perform complex and responsible field supervisory duties involved in organizing, assigning and monitoring the daily activities of an assigned company of fire fighters; to ensure fire fighters receive the proper training in fire suppression, investigation, and emergency rescue; and to provide assistance to the Battalion Chief.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned Battalion Chief.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned fire company.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervise the daily activities of an assigned company of fire fighters; organize and administer work assignments; and report daily activities to Battalion Chief.

Respond to fire alarms and provide command, directing fire fighting and rescue operations until relieved by superior officer; and supervise and assist in providing first aid/basic life support to the ill or injured.

Obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene.

Direct the cleaning and maintenance of assigned station, grounds, equipment and apparatus; conduct station inspections; and direct testing of equipment.

Plan and implement training of assigned company fire fighters; and collect and use appropriate training materials.

Prepare reports on emergency responses, daily and monthly activities, training, and any unusual occurrences.

Pre-plan target hazards.

Lead crew in physical fitness exercise.

Make recommendations for replacement/repair of equipment.

Make budget recommendations.

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Prepare employee performance review; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline procedures.

Conduct water flow testing.

Conduct public education programs.

Install smoke detectors as part of a community service program.

Respond to job call back after working hours and/or on weekends.

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles practices and procedures of fire fighting.

Principles of fire behavior.

Local streets, buildings, water main and hydrant locations and proper response routes.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Fire Department rules, regulations and operational procedures.

Budget preparation process.

Ability to:

Maintain physical condition as required.

Instruct and lead fire training courses.

Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

Use a typewriter to compose letters, memos and reports.

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

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Recognize subordinates' strengths and weaknesses.

Operate fire fighting equipment and apparatus.

Operate emergency medical equipment.

Use sound judgement in stressful situations.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Respond to job call back.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in fire science or a related field.

Experience:

Three years of responsible fire fighting experience. One year of lead supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Training:

Additional specialized training in fire science or a related field is desirable.

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LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.

Possession of residential telephone service required.

N.C. Fire Service Instructor certification is desired.