JOB SUMMARY

To direct the activities of a fire company on an assigned shift. Employee works a rotating schedule of 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Performs prolonged and difficult work under hazardous conditions. Employee is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils and may involve strenuous exertion under such handicaps as cramped surroundings. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is reasonable anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, during day, evening and night shifts. General direction by Chief on routine aspects of job, with close supervision in emergency situations or during training periods. Fire Captain reports to the Fire Chief and has direct command over all personnel assigned to their company, on an assigned shift subject to general regulations of the department and the direction of a superior officer. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Captain shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of said officer, incumbents are responsible for the discipline of the personnel on his/her shift, with authority to recommend hiring, firing, and disciplinary action.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training & Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certificate and five years’ experience as a Firefighter, supplemented by training courses in officer leadership, firefighting or fire prevention. Must meet all requirements for Fire Officer 1 outlined in NFPA 1021. Must hold Florida Fire Officer One Certification and Florida Fire Instructor 1; Associate Degree in related field preferred; Basic Fire Inspector Certification desired. Possess EMT-B Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Florida Driver License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of modern firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the fire department.
• Thorough knowledge of first aid principles and methods, and skill in their application.
• Knowledge of fire prevention methods and of City ordinances on fire prevention.
• Knowledge of computers, internet and office machines.
• Ability to learn and remember the location of fire hydrants and streets within their assigned districts.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to teach subordinates firefighting, rescue and fire prevention methods and practices.
• Ability to supervise company inspections.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports.
• Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating life support situations.
• Ability to aid in gathering information for mapping and preparing a pre-fire, pre-disaster plan to cope with large scale emergency situations.
• Ability to show self-confidence to establish calmness at emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Considerable knowledge of skills in the operation and maintenance of various types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting activities, together with ability to supervise the effective use of such equipment and apparatus.

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