Fire Captain

Chenega Global Protection•Stennis Space Center, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Captain is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and operational management of assigned fire and emergency services personnel. Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, this position oversees daily shift operations, emergency response activities, workforce readiness, training programs, and personnel performance to ensure the safe and effective delivery of fire protection, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible fire service experience.
DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State Fire Officer II.
DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State Fire Instructor I.
DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State Hazardous Materials Operations.
NIMS ICS-100.
NIMS ICS-200.
NIMS ICS-300.
NIMS ICS-400.
NIMS ICS-700.
NIMS ICS-800.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Must be capable of directing personnel and making sound operational decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Successfully pass background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Previous supervisory, officer-level, or leadership experience within a fire service organization preferred.
Experience managing personnel, conducting training programs, and leading emergency response operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage daily fire department operations during assigned shifts.
Establish operational priorities and ensure personnel, apparatus, and equipment remain prepared to support emergency response requirements.
Supervise emergency response activities involving fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical incidents, and other emergency situations.
Evaluate operational readiness and implement corrective actions to address deficiencies, performance concerns, and operational risks.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational guidelines.
Respond to emergency incidents and serve as Incident Commander until command is transferred or the incident is resolved.
Assess incident conditions, identify hazards, establish operational objectives, and direct response resources.
Coordinate firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency response activities to achieve safe and effective incident outcomes.
Ensure personnel accountability and adherence to established safety practices during emergency operations.
Coordinate activities with mutual aid agencies, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders as required.
Provide direct supervision, leadership, and mentorship to Lieutenants, Firefighters, Drivers, and other assigned personnel.
Assign work, establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure work is completed effectively and safely.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide coaching, counseling, and developmental guidance.
Support employee engagement, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
Participate in personnel selection, training recommendations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement activities.
Foster a professional work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, diversity, and organizational excellence.
Other duties as assigned