Fire Captain

City Of Farmington•Farmington, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a first-line supervisor, responsible for leading assigned personnel in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and related emergency response activities. Provides daily leadership, oversees safety and compliance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
At least 18 years of age
Possession of a valid Utah Driver’s License
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time firefighting experience
Utah State Firefighter I and Firefighter II
State Wildland Firefighter I – Red Card Certified
Haz-Mat Operations
Hazmat Awareness
ADO Pumper Operator and Aerial certifications
Advanced EMT or Paramedic license
Utah State Fire Officer 1
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 701 and 800
Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties
Pass a pre-hire and annual Physical Agility Test
Must have the physical capability to lift, carry, drag, push, or move items weighing up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with team assistance.
Employee must be able to perform sustained physical activity, including climbing stairs, advancing hose lines, operating tools, and conducting rescue tasks while wearing full structural firefighting personal protective equipment in high-heat, low-visibility environments.
Firefighters frequently walk, run, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb ladders or stairs, maintaining balance on uneven or elevated surfaces.
They must be able to read gauges, instruments, maps, and digital displays and quickly observe hazards in dynamic and rapidly changing situations.
Acute hearing is essential for detecting radios, alarms, and verbal commands in high ambient noise and effective communication, via radio, intercom, verbal, and written forms is critical in emergency settings.
The employee will also need the endurance to sit or stand for extended periods while remaining alert and responsive to operational demands.

Nice To Haves

Utah State EMS or Fire Service Instructor 1
PALs, CPR, ACLS Instructor Training Program
Associate Degree in related field from accredited college
EMS Instructor within one (1) year of hire
PALs, CPR, ACLS Instructor within one (1) year of hire
NIMS 300, within two (2) years of hire
NIMS 400; within two (2) years of hire
Utah State Fire Service Instructor 1; within two (2) years of hire
UFRA CTC within one (1) year of hire

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned firefighters and ensures quality of work.
Oversee emergency response activities including fire suppression.
In the absence of a senior firefighter/ officer, may assume incident command.
Reviews, reports, and documents associated with calls.
Makes recommendations regarding firefighter employment status.
Continuously represents department’s Mission, Core Values and Expectations.
Follows and enforces department policies and procedures, and protocols.
Provide input for new equipment and supplies for essential operations.
Performs/ oversees general maintenance necessary for equipment and buildings.
Responds to emergency calls, by riding or driving fire apparatus.
Clean inspects and maintains SCBA’s.
Searches in adverse conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, and auto accidents.
Rescues victims from fire and dangerous situations.
Operates hydraulic rescue tools, air monitoring equipment, and various hand tools such as ropes, axes and other manual powered tools.
Evaluate accident scenes, patient conditions and administers aid per protocol.
Monitors patient vital signs and provides intermediate support until transported.
Participates in regularly scheduled meetings as determined by administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PEHP Medical plan options Traditional, or High-Deductible plan with a city contribution of $2200 for Employee only or $4400 for Family plans.
Option to decline medical coverage and receive city contribution into retirement plan.
145 hours of Holiday Hours
134 Hours Paid Sick Leave
Annual Leave of 134 hours.
224 hours of Parental Leave (with Qualifying event)
$1,000 Wellness Reimbursement Program.
$500 Medical Deductible Reimbursement Program.
City paid Short-term and Long-term disability plans.
$3,000 Employee Education Assistance.