Fire Captain

City of Cathedral City • Cathedral City, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire station during an assigned shift to protect life and property. This class is the first level supervisor, supervising and participating in fire suppression and emergency medical response, fire prevention and related departmental functions. Incumbents supervise station staff directly and typically serve as a station administrator. This class is distinguished from Fire Battalion Chief which has overall supervisory authority for all activities related to assigned division(s).

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of paid municipal, county, tribal or special district fire experience in fire suppression and prevention.
• Successful completion of California State Fire Training Apparatus Driver/Operator IA and IB.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class B driver license, or a California Class C driver license with firefighter endorsement.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Certification as a Firefighter I and Firefighter II is required.
• Possession of a current/valid CPR certificate.
• Possession of a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification/licensure with eligibility to work under the Riverside County.
• Must live within 150 miles of the city limits by the end of their probationary period.
• Must attach all required certifications listed in the Education, Training and Experience section.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in Fire Science or a related field.
• Advanced management leadership training from a recognized industry is desirable.
• AA or BA degree with major coursework in fire science, or a closely related field is desirable.
• Completion of Intermediate (ICS-300 and ICS-400) training is required by the end of the probationary period.
• Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer I Certificate or have completed all required coursework, with final certification to be submitted by the end of the probation period.
• Must complete the assigned Task-book by the end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire station during an assigned shift.
• Supervises and participates in fire suppression and emergency medical response.
• Engages in fire prevention activities.
• Performs related departmental functions.
• Supervises station staff directly.
• Serves as a station administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED