Captain/Paramedic - Internal
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Government
Location: Fallbrook
FIRE CAPTAIN (FIRE CAPTAIN/PARAMEDIC) – INTERNAL RECRUITMENT
DATE OPENED:
March 05, 2026
FILING @ 4:00pm
PRE-ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE:
March 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm
TEST DATE:
March 31, 2026
BASE SALARY:
Refer to current Safety MOU
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full-Time Employment
WORK LOCATION:
Station to be determined
The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Fire Captain/Paramedic. Fire Captains are assigned to one of five district stations where they lead a crew that typically includes a Fire Engineer/Paramedic, a Firefighter/Paramedic, and single‑role Paramedics/EMTs. When incidents arise, the Captain acts as Incident Commander and may oversee multiple crews. Captains may also be responsible for special program or project areas.
Seasonal variations include structural fires and river/flood rescues in winter, wildland fires in summer, and vehicle accidents in wet weather. Ideal candidates are motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated to public service.
An average of eight, 24‑hour shifts is worked in a 24‑day work cycle, equal to an average 56‑hour work week. Regularly scheduled activities and emergency call responses are performed throughout the shift. Mandatory overtime hours are worked as needed. During scheduled work hours, employees receive two paid 15‑minute breaks and a paid 60‑minute lunch break.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities- Understand and follow District Policy and Procedures
- Perform strenuous work under adverse conditions for sustained periods
- React quickly and calmly, performing command functions in emergency situations
- Command single and multiple‑company responses to fire, medical aid, traffic accident, hazardous material, rescue or other emergency situations and function as Incident Commander
- Use the North Zone Emergency Operations Manual (EOM) as a guide to assess situations, develop tactics and strategies, and deploy personnel, equipment and resources
- Supervise and coordinate operation and maintenance of Department apparatus and tools
- Manage and plan day‑to‑day operations of the company
- Direct, counsel and discipline subordinates
- Interpret and enforce laws, ordinances, statutes and other regulations
- Inspect or supervise inspections for commercial or residential occupancies
- Plan, coordinate, develop, schedule, implement and evaluate training programs
- Perform or supervise fire and arson investigations
- Prepare and maintain department reports, records and budgets
- Attend scheduled meetings, including management meetings, special committee meetings and serve as District representative
- Other duties assigned by Fire Chief or designee
- See full job description for a complete listing of all duties, skills and essential job functions.
- One (1) year as an Acting Engineer or
- One (1) year in grade as Engineer or
- Combined time of one (1) full year as an Acting Engineer and time in grade as Engineer
Must have a California OSFM Fire Officer certification or have completed all the educational prerequisites for Company Officer as specified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Must have completed the required training for the position of Engine Boss per current CICCS Qualification Guide or be Engine Boss Certified.
Must have a Blue Card Incident Commander Certificate.
- Certified San Diego County Paramedic
- California Class "B" Firefighter Restricted or "C" Firefighter Endorsed Driver’s License (must remain insurable with District’s liability carrier)
- CSTI Hazardous Material Incident Commander or Fire Command 1B
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