Fire Captain 
 

GENERAL PURPOSE
Supervise and oversee a fire company, including activities involving fire suppression, emergency rescue, fire inspection, fire investigation, and training; and, provide staff assistance to the Battalion Chief.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from a Battalion Chief. Exercise direct, technical, and functional supervision over fire fighting and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives
• Establish schedules and methods for assigned shift
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Plan and execute work assignments of fire personnel in an assigned company.
• Direct fire fighting and rescue operations until relieved by a superior officer
• Respond to fire alarms as an incident commander, assuming responsibility for the supervision, performance and safety of assigned fire fighting personnel on the scene of an emergency incident. Supervise and assist in rendering first aid at an emergency incident.
• Obtain and otherwise preserve evidence at a fire scene.
• Participate in the selection of staff; participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the inspection of buildings and installations for fire hazards and fire safety systems as required by State law and City ordinances.
• Identify the fire training needs of company personnel, including such areas as driving and operating equipment; ensure that necessary training is provided.
• Some positions may perform paramedic duties as required; administer advanced life support procedures to persons suffering medical emergencies;
• Check and maintain medical equipment and drug supplies.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for needed equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Direct the cleaning of quarters, equipment, and apparatus at a fire station.
• Perform a wide variety of general staff work as assigned.
• Assist in coordinating the maintenance and repair of fire suppression equipment and facilities; such as, hydrants, trucks, and support equipment.
• Prepare reports, forms, recommendations, and other required administrative procedures of the Company.
• Assist other management staff in maintaining and improving upon the operation of the Department.
• Perform public speaking duties as part of the Department's public education programs.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of full-time service as a firefighter with the City of Peoria Fire Department and an Associates Degree in Fire Science or related field (as approved by the Fire Chief). Candidates must be on the current Engineers list, or have completed the Engineer Move-Up Program and 264 working out-of-class hours. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid EMT certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Fire Fighter's certificate. Possession of a valid Paramedic certificate may be required by some positions. Possession of a Hazardous Material First Responder Certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National Fire Protection Association, Fire Service Instructor Level 1 Certificate. NFPA/State of Arizona Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Certificate will be required within one year of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona commercial driver's license.

EDUCATION
Candidates are required to complete the following college courses prior to testing for Captain:

1. Hydraulics
2. Apparatus
3. Fire Suppression
4. Hazardous Materials
5. Fire Fighter Safety and Building Construction
6. Tactics and Strategy

Upon promotion, candidates are further required to:

1. Successfully complete the City of Peoria’s Captain’s Probationary Program – within the first 12 months.
2. Successfully complete the Peoria Regional Battalion Chief Academy or the City of Peoria’s Supervisory Academy- within the first 12 months.
3. Have an Associates Degree in Fire Science or a related field (as approved by the Fire Chief). The Association of Maricopa County Community Colleges dictates the components of this Degree.
4. Candidates not meeting all requirements will not be eligible to participate in the promotional process unless otherwise specified by the Fire Chief.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire fighting. Rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Fire Department in modern fire fighting activities. Principles and practices of supervision and training. Local geography, including the location of fire hydrants and the major fire hazards of the City. Current uniform fire code and modern investigation methods. Conduct preliminary fact finding inspections and investigations, including evidence gathering. Operate apparatus and equipment used in modern fire fighting activities. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Instruct and lead fire training sessions and courses.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to walk, stoop, climb, stand and exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors and/or shades.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of the this class, employees regularly are required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with the general public, contractors, engineers, public agencies, employees , and others who may be encountered during the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee spends substantial time in the field and is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Position may be subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour. Position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Position is required to wear respirator to complete a portion of its position accountabilities.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 05/08
 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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