Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division at Rural Metro Fire

Post Falls, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 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, Personnel Management, Wildfire Safety Checks, Pre-fire Planning, Training Programs, Public Relations, Incident Command System, Performance Evaluation, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), First Aid, EMT

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.