Fire Captain

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision over ambulance, engine or truck company personnel and operations in emergency and non‑emergency occurrences. The Captain will supervise personnel and activities during emergency and non‑emergency situations. The Captain develops personnel through training, education and on‑the‑job training. The position of Captain is responsible for performing job duties in an accurate manner in order to protect life and property within the City of Williston.

Battalion Chief

All on‑duty Fire/EMS personnel

Non‑Exempt

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to emergency incidents as a company supervisor. Directs company tactics, strategies, and tasks. Assumes control of an incident by establishing a command organization.
• Formulates an action plan, communicates clearly and directs activities under extreme and dangerous conditions and compressed time frames.
• Makes emergency mediation decisions, entry with fire crew and perform all firefighting and rescue tasks and ensure scene safety.
• Trains new and current personnel on all phases of emergency service delivery, schedule training evolutions, educational demonstration.
• Has oversight and supervision for proper operation and maintenance of all EMS and firefighting equipment and fire station upkeep.
• Completes training records to properly document training as required.
• Fills out incident reports to accurately document what has taken place at the scene of an emergency. Complete incident notes, fire reports, and after‑action reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluates effectiveness of company individuals and adjust/train as required.
• Is involved in special projects, equipment evaluation and program development.
• Functions as an effective and dependable role model for the company personnel.
• Conduct pre‑fire planning, site tours, inspections, hydrants, schedule and document hose and pump test.
• Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Safely deliver crew members and equipment to the scene of all types of emergencies; EMS, Fire, Hazmat, MVA, extrication, Technical Rescue and Aerial Operations.
• Maintains familiarity with buildings and streets in immediate coverage area and outlying areas of the City.
• Maintains professional relationships with the community and City personnel.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

NOTE:

The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and four (4) years of total satisfactory work experience in the Fire/EMS Field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two years (2) of supervisory/management experience
• One year (1) of experience as a Lieutenant

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• CPR & First Aid
• Firefighter I & II standards certificate
• Hazardous Material Operations & Awareness certificate
• NIMS ICs 100, 200, 700 & 800 certifications
• Airport Rescue Firefighter
• Fire Officer I & II
• Fire Instructor I & II
• Fire Inspector I & II
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Incident Safety Officer
• AEMT or Paramedic license
• Completion of the Captain task book

• Fire Instructor…