Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division at Rural Metro Fire

Escondido, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Prevention, Mitigation, Pre Fire Assessment, Fire Suppression, Station Management, Apparatus Maintenance, Drill Development, Training Program Participation, Public Relations, Performance Evaluation, Wildfire Safety Checks, Pre-fire Planning Inspections, Incident Command System, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), Computer Proficiency, iPad Proficiency

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division, oversees activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Insurance Division Chief. Responsibilities/Duties: * Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division, manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned. * Conducts wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections. * Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs. Provide information to the public, and participate in public relations events. * A Wildland Fire Captain may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed. * Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 - 21 days, and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8 hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs. * Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles. * Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required. Minimum Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED * Current CPR/AED certification * Valid driver license with good driving record * Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14 -21 days. * Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process * Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use. * Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment. * Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.) * Desired - Advanced first aid and/or EMT Minimum required NWCG and FEMA courses: L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service S – 130 Wildland Firefighting S - 230 Crew Boss S - 231 Engine Boss S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S – 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System IS – 200 Basic Incident Command System IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS – 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire): * Capstone – Insurance Captain Position Task Book (PTB)

Responsibilities

The Wildland Fire Captain manages the daily operations and maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, and assigned personnel, while overseeing activities like fire prevention, mitigation, pre-fire assessment, and fire suppression. This role also involves developing and participating in training programs, providing public information, and potentially acting in the capacity of a Battalion Chief when necessary.