Fire Engine Captain

POSITION TITLE: Fire Engine Captain

REPORTS TO: Fire Battalion Chief

SUPERVISES: None

SCHEDULE: Regular Full-Time

SALARY: $30.00 Hourly (Exempt)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fire Engine Captain is to perform wildland firefighting work and to supervise crews performing such work. These crews perform work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities including suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed burning and All Risk Incidents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engine Operation

• Directs the operation of an engine module.
• Makes initial evaluation of fire situation, determines suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use, and application of water.
• Evaluates safety as to whether the crew and equipment need to be relocated.
• Keeps dispatcher and superior informed and requests additional assistance.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on crew hours, movement, and history of action taken on fires.
• Trains and drills crew members in methods and techniques of firefighting.
• Serves as member of a fire organization as qualified and assigned.
• Serves as initial attack Incident Commander.

Fuels Work

• Plans and directs field measurements and resource data collection for planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program.
• Assists in the preparation of fuel treatment plans, burn plans, pre-attack plans, and environmental analysis.
• Reviews fuel inventories to ensure objectives were met.
• Recommends revision of current projects to reflect needed changes.
• Gathers and prepares fire information for burning projects.
• Required to be a fully qualified chain saw operator.
• Conducts monitoring activities.

Supervisory

• May supervise a group of employees, provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
• Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.

2. Four (4) years experience as a full time or Paid-On-Call Firefighter or Engineer with the Mooretown Fire Department or other Agency.

3. Must possess California Driver Operator 2 Certification or must obtain within 1 year.

4. NWCG or equivalent Engine Boss certificate

5. NWCG ICT4 or equivalent certificate

6. CPR & Basic First Aid Card or First Responder

7. NWCG FALB

8. Preference will be given to Native Americans (25 USC Sec. 472A)

9. Must pass a background investigation, pre-employment drug test and live scan (DOJ/FBI).

(Rev. 07-24)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paid-On-Call Firefighter or Engineer: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Driver Operator 2 Certification (Preferred)
• NWCG or equivalent Engine Boss certificate (Preferred)
• NWCG ICT4 or equivalent certificate (Preferred)
• NWCG FALB (Preferred)

Work Location: In person