Fire Captain (Internal Promotional only)

City of Vallejo (CA) • Vallejo, CA

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About The Position

This is a Department Only Promotional Opportunity for employees in permanent, allocated positions in the City of Vallejo Fire Department. This recruitment is being conducted to establish a Register of Eligibles List for Fire Captain, and will be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to two years. Under direction, the Fire Captain is in command of a Fire Station during an assigned shift: participates in and directs assigned personnel in fire suppression, prevention, and training activities; assists in the administration of the department; and does related work as required.

Requirements

• Five years of experience performing professional firefighting duties in the Vallejo Fire Department.
• Knowledge of modern firefighting procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the location of streets, hydrants, public buildings and local fire hazards.
• Knowledge of operational principles of hazardous materials incidents; required industrial health and safety orders.
• Knowledge of City ordinances affecting firefighting and prevention; rules, regulations, and procedures of the Vallejo Fire Department.
• Ability to use modern firefighting procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lead and train personnel and plan and supervise their work.
• Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education at the collegiate level in Fire Science or a closely related field.
• State of California Certification as a Fire Officer.
• Required classes outlined by IAFF MOU.

Responsibilities

• Plans and assigns work, gives instructions, maintains discipline and makes decisions relating to fighting fires.
• Responds to alarms; when no superior officer is present, evaluates situation at scene of fire, assigns fire personnel and equipment as needed, and directs fire fighting operation.
• Personally assists in extinguishing fires and in performing related life and property protection work.
• Directs rescue operations; determines need for additional fire apparatus and fire personnel; directs salvage operations after fires are extinguished.
• Performs fire prevention work.
• Assigns and supervises the work of fire personnel engaged in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Conducts and supervises drill and study periods during the shifts.
• Inspects residential units to determine and enforce compliance with safety laws and ordinances.
• Investigates fires to determine causes and damages.
• May be responsible for the training of fire fighters on all shifts and assigned to all stations.
• Prepares reports of activities.
• Relieves superior officers as assigned.
• May be required to work irregular hours, to stand by for calls, and to be quartered overnight at a fire station.
• May be assigned responsibility for development and implementation of training programs for all department personnel.
• Keeps records and submits reports.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree