Fire Captain

• Commands single or multiple unit/company responses to emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous material, or other incidents.
• Fills incident management roles as necessary, as assigned, and/or as required/outlined by Department policies or procedures at fire, medical, hazardous materials, rescue or other emergencies until relieved by a higher command authority.
• Delegates responsibilities and assignments as necessary for efficient operation on and off emergency scenes.
• Performs firefighting activities, including laying and pulling hose, retrieving and/or setting up equipment, forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation and other fire-scene responsibilities.
• Performs specialized functions by retrieving and/or setting up equipment, operating equipment, or performing other duties.
• Renders medical care.
• Performs hazard identification and mitigation activities.
• Investigates alarms.

• Provides clear expectations and sound leadership.
• Supervises subordinate personnel through the chain of command; maintains standards; coordinates activities; allocates personnel; manages employee issues; recommends and/or carries out employee discipline as outlined in City and Department rules and regulations and administrative policies.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Maintains discipline and develops documentation pertaining to employee performance; provides performance feedback and prepares performance reviews for assigned staff; counsels assigned staff on performance, training and personal development needs.
• Prepares a variety of documents, including incident reports, schedules, directives, work orders, memos, and correspondence. Assures proper reports are complete and accurate prior to submitting them to the appropriate office.
• Ensures that city and department rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures are followed, understood and acknowledged.
• Suggests items for purchase.

• Assists with the planning and delivery of training programs and activities.
• Participates in Department training activities to maintain and enhance emergency response, leadership, and command skills.
• Participates in continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attends outside training activities.
• Participates in extra training as required for this position.

• Responsible for the general oversight of the fire station, apparatus, and equipment.
• Maintains the fire station to assure that it is compliant with state building and fire codes as well as OSHA and other regulations.
• Periodically checks equipment to assure proper maintenance has been performed. Reports and/or schedules required maintenance as needed/required.
• Reacts accordingly to requests made by Firefighters as to the condition of equipment.

• Assists with preplanning activities of all multiple dwelling units, commercial, industrial, public places of assembly, and high-risk occupancies.
• Assists with and/or appropriately assigns fire inspections as directed by the Fire Chief.
• Assists with and/or appropriately assigns fire prevention, public education, community outreach, and other related activities.
• Promptly reports suspected fire code/life safety violations to the Fire Chief or their designee.

• Regular and timely work attendance.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Follows all City and Department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participates in required training and maintains appropriate licenses.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizens.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as assigned and/or required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver's license.

Five (5) years of training and experience as a firefighter in a combination or full-time fire department.

At least 3 years of supervisory or acting company officer experience. (Supervisory experience may be inside or outside of the fire service.)

Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or the ability to obtain licensing within one year of hire.

Certified by the NREMT as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher.

IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified as a Fire Officer 1 and Fire Service Instructor, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Blue Card Incident Command Certification (online and simulation lab), or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Must meet the minimum physical fitness standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including successfully completing an annual physical.

Must pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, physical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation.