Fire Captain

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time

Fire Captain

position in the Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical duties involved in planning, coordinating, assigning, directing, and participating in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, public education, vehicle, equipment, and facility readiness, and related services and activities; and ensures that all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to department guidelines and policies.

The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City. The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Fire Captain performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related activities. The Fire Captain must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspection, fire investigation, and related services and activities for an assigned shift; directs activities of assigned and non-assigned staff at emergency scenes and assumes command in accordance with Department policies; engages in suppression, rescue, hazardous material, and emergency medical activities; ensures all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to Department guidelines and policies.

Directs, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff in all areas of work including maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities, pre-fire surveys, fire code enforcement, and public fire education; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Supervises, inspects and oversees assigned staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring personnel are trained; ensuring any performance deficiencies are corrected; ensuring personnel follow policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; monitors skill levels of assigned personnel and identifies the training needs of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training and drills; works with employees to correct deficiencies.

Maintains discipline of assigned personnel by enforcing the rules, regulations, adopted standards, policies, and procedures of the City and the Department.

Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned function or shift, which includes: establishing and monitoring schedules and timelines; developing and implementing internal procedures; and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

Completes and prepares a variety of forms, reports, and recommendations; prepares emergency scene reports; prepares accident, injury, and exposure reports; analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings; and reviews reports submitted by subordinate staff.

Conducts, supervises, and participates in fire and life safety inspections; supervises and participates in the routine inspection of commercial, industrial, residential, and other buildings.

Conducts, supervises, and participates in fire cause and origin determinations and investigations; determines preliminary origin and cause of fire at emergency scenes; obtains and preserves evidence.

Supervises and participates in the maintenance and testing of Department apparatus and equipment; ensures equipment is in proper working order.

Directs and participates in fire station buildings and grounds maintenance; directs the cleaning of quarters, equipment, and apparatus.

Supervises and participates in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk through visits, and phone inquiries.

Presents classes and other training to various groups including other employees, volunteers, and members of the general public in subjects related to fire service including emergency medical services and fire protection.

Administers, oversees, and performs special projects as assigned; assists in developing plans for special assignments. Performs a full range of other departmental administrative duties.

Maintains skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications that are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and other related areas.

Coordinates scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage at all times.

Testifies in court as necessary.

Serves as Duty Officer when assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.