DIAMOND SPRINGS
- EL DORADO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
16.5 Fire Captain
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fire Captain is the first level supervisor. He/she reports to a chief officer designated by the Fire Chief. The Fire Captain may be assigned to a suppression company on shift or assigned to an administrative position on a forty (40) hour work week. Under direction, he/she is responsible for the supervision of assigned resources and personnel, and activities occurring on district property. The Fire Captain is responsible to support and enforce district policies, procedures, rules and regulations. He/she acts as Incident Commander at emergency incidents until relieved by a higher ranking officer. The Fire Captain performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Ø Directs and supervises assigned
personnel.
Ø Ensures compliance with district
policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Takes corrective action when compliance
is not attained.
Ø Responds to fire and emergency
incidents, ascertains the immediate situation,
takes appropriate action, and remains in
command of resources until relieved by
a higher ranking officer.
Ø Prepares incident reports and
other reports as required.
Ø Plans, coordinates and supervises
the fire prevention and inspection activities
for assigned personnel.
Ø Schedules and conducts training
sessions for career and volunteer personnel.
Ø Schedules and assigns overtime
coverage in compliance with policy for
vacancies due to vacation, sick leave or
other causes.
Ø Supervises maintenance of district
property and grounds.
Ø Assumes responsibility for assigned
collateral duties.
Ø Serves as a chief officer when
assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ø Modern fire suppression, rescue
and emergency medical care principles,
practices, techniques and procedures.
Ø The Incident Command System as
adopted by FIRESCOPE.
Ø Modern personnel supervision
and management principles and techniques.
Ø Laws related to fire protection,
fire prevention and the delivery of emergency
medical service.
Ø Characteristics of a wide variety
of flammable and hazardous materials.
Ability To:
Ø Express ideas clearly and concisely
both orally and in writing.
Ø Establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with employees, representatives
of other agencies and the public.
Ø Prepare and maintain important
records and reports.
Ø Instruct
effectively, maintain discipline, stimulate
interest, and command respect of officers
and subordinate personnel
Ø Make effective use of personnel,
equipment and apparatus in emergency and
routine situations.
Ø Drive and operate district vehicles
and equipment.
Education and Certifications:
Ø California State Fire Marshal
Fire Officer.
Ø Rescue Systems 1.
Ø ICS Strike Team Leader.
Experience:
Ø Five years recent experience as a career firefighter, including three years with the Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
for Application
to this Classification
Education and Certifications:
Ø Graduation from High School or
equivalent.
Ø Completion of four California
State Fire Marshal Fire Officer certification
courses.
Ø Emergency Medical Technician
1.
Ø CPR-C or equivalent.
Ø California
Commercial Class B or Firefighter Class
B Driver License with Tank, Hazardous Materials
and Air Brake endorsements
Ø Hazardous Materials First Responder
Operational.
Experience:
Ø Five years recent experience as a career firefighter.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees hired into this classification
after July 1, 1995 shall:
Ø Maintain Emergency Medical Technician
1 certification for the duration of employment.
Ø Maintain CPR-C certification
or equivalent for the duration of employment.
Ø Maintain a valid California Commercial
Class B or Firefighter Class B Driver License
with Tank, Hazardous Materials and Air
Brake endorsements for the duration of
employment.
Ø Obtain California Fire Officer
certification within 24 months of appointment.
Ø Satisfactorily complete all individual
performance standards and Standard Company
Evolution's required of suppression personnel
for the duration of employment.
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