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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.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and
objectives; establishes schedules and methods for assigned
shift; implement policies and procedures
• Plans and executes work assignments of fire personnel in
an assigned company
• Directs fire fighting and rescue operations until relieved
by a superior officer; responds to fire alarms as an
incident commander, assumes responsibility for the
supervision, performance and safety of assigned fire
fighting personnel on the scene of an emergency incident
• Conducts preliminary fact finding inspections and
investigations, including evidence gathering.
• Supervises and assists in rendering first aid at an
emergency incident
• Obtains and otherwise preserves evidence at a fire scene
• Participates in the selection of staff; participates in
monitoring employee performance objectives; prepares
employee performance reviews; provides or coordinate staff
training; works with employees to correct deficiencies;
implements discipline procedures
• Instructs and leads fire training courses
• Supervises and participates in the inspection of buildings
and installations for fire hazards and fire safety systems
as required by State law and City ordinances
• Identifies the fire training needs of company personnel,
including such areas as driving and operating equipment;
ensures that necessary training is provided
• Some positions may perform paramedic duties as required;
administers advanced life support procedures to persons
suffering medical emergencies; checks and maintains medical
equipment and drug supplies
• Participates in budget preparation and administration;
prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits
justifications for needed equipment; monitors and controls
expenditures
• Directs the cleaning of quarters, equipment, and apparatus
at a fire station
• Performs a wide variety of general staff work as assigned
• Assists in coordinating the maintenance and repair of fire
suppression equipment and facilities; such as, hydrants,
trucks, and support equipment
• Prepares reports, forms, recommendations, and other
required administrative procedures of the Company
• Assists other management staff in maintaining and
improving upon the operation of the Department.
• Performs public speaking duties as part of the
Department's public education programs
• Operates apparatus and equipment used in modern fire
fighting activities
• Performs related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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. Possesion of an
appropriate valid Arizona Class D driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge of the 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.
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of full-time
service as a firefighter with the City of Peoria Fire
Department. An Associates Degree in Fire Science or related
field (as approved by the Fire Chief) will substitute for
one year of the minimum required experience. Candidates must
be on the current Engineers list, or have completed the
Engineer Move-Up Program and 264 working out-of-class hours.
Candidates are required to complete the following college
courses prior to testing for Captain, OR possess an
Associates Degree in Fire Science:
1. Hydraulics
2. Apparatus
3. Fire Suppression
4. Hazardous Materials
5. Building Construction or Fire Safety
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 City of Peoria’s Supervisory
Academy – within the first 12 months.
3. Obtain an Associates Degree in Fire Science or a related
field (as approved by the Fire Chief) prior to January 1,
2007. The Association of Maricopa County Community Colleges
dictates the components of this Degree.
4. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in
demotion to the candidate’s previous rank.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree in Fire Science or related field.
Completion of the City of Peoria’s Supervisor’s Academy. Two
years experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience in budget preparation and administration; public
speaking and instructing and leading fire training 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 are
regularly required to sit; talk or hear; in person and by
telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or
operate equipment, computers and other standard office
equipment; and reach with hands or arms. Employees are
required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and stand and exert 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 this class, employees
regularly are required to use oral and written communication
skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; interact with the general
public, vendors, 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 position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving
mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals,
etc. Position 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 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: 11/08
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
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