Fire Captain; to Montgomery Fire​/Rescue CI

Overview

This position is open to Montgomery Fire/Rescue employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations
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This is skilled, supervisory work directing fire company operations in the Suppression Division, supervising medic personnel in the Fire Medic Division, or supervising Arson, Inspection or Training Division activities. Captains may exercise direct command over a number of Firefighters, Sergeants, Fire Medics, and division Lieutenants in an assigned company and are responsible for enforcing department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and common practices to include ensuring the proper maintenance and safe operation of apparatus and equipment, conduct training activities and medical operations.

The Fire Captain is also responsible for instructing subordinates in accepted and safe firefighting, medical, arson investigation, training, and/or inspection methods and procedures. A Captain receives general supervision from a District Chief or Assistant Chief.

(All positions):
Must have one (1) year of experience and all minimum qualifications of a Lieutenant and be currently employed at the PS3 Level in the Montgomery Fire/Rescue to be eligible to take the promotional test and be eligible for the promotion. Additional requirements include:

• Instructor II state certification
• Fire Officer II
• Current EMT III Paramedic State License

NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION:
Must complete R308 Natural and Man-made Disasters within 24 months after promotion for all Captain positions.

FIRE CAPTAIN DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:

• INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
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  Must have obtained Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire College. Must enroll and obtain certification by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or transfer; complete R206 Fire Investigation;
  Essentials within 12 months; and complete R0790 Fire Investigation:
  Case Preparation and Testimony within 24 months after promotion or transfer.
• INSPECTIONS BUREAU
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  Must have obtained Fire Inspector certification from the Alabama Fire College within 12 months after promotion or transfer. Must complete R0671 Managing of Fire Prevention Programs within 24 months after promotion or transfer; complete R390 Fire Inspection Principles I within 24 months; and complete R391 Fire Inspection Principles II within 36 months after promotion or transfer.

How to apply:

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice. Purpose of examination:
To establish an employment register to fill any vacancies for the classification that may occur over the life of the register. If there are less than five qualified applicants, an examination will not be administered. All candidates will be placed on the employment list. Examination dates:
All exercises of the selection procedure for the classification are tentatively scheduled for March 2 and 3, 2026. Qualified candidates who apply to compete in the selection process will be notified in writing via email of specific dates, times, and locations at which to appear for the selection process. Examination orientation:
An orientation session will be held to familiarize candidates with the examination. All qualifying candidates will have the opportunity to attend a session. The sessions will be held February 18 and 19, 2026, 10:00am each day, at the Montgomery Personnel Board, 27 Madison Avenue. You do not have to attend both sessions.…