Fire Captain - 5/28/26

Charleston County Government•Sc 29429, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of the Battalion Chief, a Fire Captain directs the activities of Fire personnel during an assigned shift. An employee in this class supervises a number of personnel and has responsibility for their safety. Duties include: assigning, directing, and supervising firefighting, medical emergencies, and related life and property protection; directing the route to be taken to emergency calls; implementing and/or integrating into an incident management system; making decisions regarding firefighting methods to be used; deploying and managing personnel; ensuring the safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus; and assisting Fire Community Services with, and participating in, public education, community relations, and fire prevention programs and activities. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required. HIRING HOURLY: $18.17 POSITION SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, JUNE 15 TH , PLEASE APPLY EARLY FOR CONSIDERATION

Requirements

Six years current consecutive firefighting or other sworn experience including three years’ experience as Firefighter and Fire Engineer in a progressive department.
Current/previous SCFA/ IFSAC Driver Operator certification
IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II Certification
IFSAC Fire Instructor I or equivalent
IFSAC/Pro-Board Pump Operator I & II
Firefighting Tactics and Incident Command Systems
Fire Officer I or equivalent
National Fire Academy Command & Control of Incident Operations Course.
Current EMR certification.
Must possess a valid Class E South Carolina Driver’s License.
Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by promotion date and must maintain certification.
National Incident Management System (NIMS-ICS) Incident Command training or equivalent including Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, and 400 as well as IS 700 and 800; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) First Aid or greater.
Must obtain within one (1) year of promotion: Fire and Life Safety Educator certification; IFSAC Fire Officer II or equivalent; and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher certification.
Communicates with management, peers, subordinates, and other County employees to assign and coordinate emergency scene tasks, evaluate performance, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Solicits professional development needs of subordinates and provides guidance in helping subordinates meet their individual career goals.
Assists employees in understanding their progress toward department and individual goals through performance appraisals, as well as frequent and timely feedback.
Instructs others in fire safety, fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency medical services (EMS).
Communicates with the public to conduct business inspections, participate in school programs, deliver emergency medical care, answer questions, assess patient needs, etc., conduct public safety training classes.
Produces written documents, such as memos, repair orders, fire and EMS reports in documenting technical and legal matters, and other forms of communication to propose improvements, evaluate performance, or document outcomes.
Monitors and responds appropriately to radio traffic including the request for progress reports at emergency scenes.
Communicates with Awendaw-McClellanville Department personnel, and other agencies in performing emergency scene operations including formulating and transmitting on-scene reports, position-condition-action-needs (CAN) reports, and routine radio traffic.
Operates motor vehicles (examples: automobiles, fire apparatus and vehicles) requiring a standard Class E South Carolina Driver's License.
Operates hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools, fire pumpers, aerial ladders, ground monitors, etc.
Uses appropriate hand and power tools (such as axes and prying devices) to enter vehicles or structures.
Performs search and rescue functions inside burning buildings and treats victims who require first aid.
Aims and/or directs placement of fire streams.
Works in small, cramped areas to rescue trapped, endangered, or injured people.
Climbs ladders or steps and works at heights greater than 10 feet to reach people trapped on building roofs.
Moves dirt and burned-building debris to rescue trapped or endangered people, or to overhaul a structure.
Moves earth with various tools in fighting brush fires and rescuing trapped persons from cave-ins.
Moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more (examples: five-inch fire hoses, EMS equipment, smoke ejectors, trauma boxes, people on body boards, and salvage equipment) for distances of more than 20 feet.
Uses common hand tools to perform tasks at emergency scenes or at the fire station.
Mixes gasoline and oil to fuel power tools used in firefighting and rescue activities.
Works with cleaning fluids and agents, chemicals, paints, or similar solutions, using personal protective equipment, while performing fire station maintenance duties and mitigating hazardous materials incidents.
Detects the following: natural gas leaks while performing emergency work; traffic sounds when approaching traffic at vehicle accidents in roadways; sounds of impending building collapse; calls for assistance; and alarms, sirens, and other signs of alarm or warning to remove self from danger and assist others in hazardous situations.
Works in a variety of weather conditions.
Enters data into a department computer (PC) or other keyboard device to document fires, first aid incidents, and fire prevention reports.
Monitors firefighting performance to determine compliance with Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District’s Standard Operating Procedures and related standards.
Distinguishes colors to identify chemicals involved in fires by smoke color, and to identify the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704M System, Hazardous Materials.
Uses appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while performing firefighting-related tasks in environments that may be immediately dangerous to life (IDLH atmospheres).
Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
Prioritizes, assigns, and directs personnel during emergency scene operations under stressful conditions.
Comprehends and makes inferences from written material to perform work safely, and operate equipment at emergency incidents according to equipment instructions and preplans; performs emergency operation duties in accordance with department standard operating procedures; and identifies, resolves, and/or refers life safety hazards in buildings.
Learns job-related material relating to EMS, supervisory, and firefighting duties through on-the-job training and in classroom settings.
Recognizes life safety hazards.
Analyzes emergency situations and reacts quickly, calmly, and correctly to act effectively, giving due regard to hazards and circumstances.
Supervises and directs assigned personnel activities and daily operations.
Administers emergency medical care and first aid to injured persons.
Responds to and directs the route to be taken to emergency calls.
Supervises the care and maintenance of station, fire apparatus, and grounds.
Maintains logs and other periodic and activity reports.
Engages in strenuous physical activity, which under emergency situations may require long working hours under emotional stress.
Participates in physical fitness programs and complies with department medical and fitness requirements.
Performs all essential functions of this position.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree (or higher) in Fire Science, Fire Science Technology, Fire Service Professional, Fire Service/Fire Administration, Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic). Emergency Response and Operations, or Emergency Management; (or approved, equivalent fire service/emergency medical services degree) OR any associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university and the following semester courses from an accredited college or university with a grade “C” or better is required.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of Fire personnel during an assigned shift.
Supervises a number of personnel and has responsibility for their safety.
Assigns, directs, and supervises firefighting, medical emergencies, and related life and property protection.
Directs the route to be taken to emergency calls.
Implements and/or integrates into an incident management system.
Makes decisions regarding firefighting methods to be used.
Deploys and manages personnel.
Ensures the safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus.
Assists Fire Community Services with, and participates in, public education, community relations, and fire prevention programs and activities.
Performs related duties as required.
Motivates, supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate-level employees.
Prioritizes, schedules, and completes tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and station-based training activities.
Supervises and participates in the care and maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, equipment, and grounds.
Performs firefighting duties as necessary.
Functions as an Incident Commander, Sector, or Branch Officer as needed or assigned.
Evaluates subordinates' work performance to ensure conformance to standards.
Analyzes data to make recommendations to management regarding work performance, disciplinary actions, and the purchase or replacement of equipment.
Recognizes life safety hazards.
Analyzes emergency situations and reacts quickly, calmly, and correctly to act effectively, giving due regard to hazards and circumstances.
Supervises and directs assigned personnel activities and daily operations.
Administers emergency medical care and first aid to injured persons.
Responds to and directs the route to be taken to emergency calls.
Maintains logs and other periodic and activity reports.
Participates in physical fitness programs and complies with department medical and fitness requirements.