Fire Captain

Rural Metro Fire•Town of Ramapo, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Captain leads assigned crews in fire protection and emergency response while strengthening, but not replacing, the Monsey Fire District’s volunteer department. The role maintains operational readiness, develops personnel, and brings career and volunteer members together while respecting department traditions and the community’s cultural and religious practices. The Captain responds to emergencies, leads crews within delegated authority, operates under the Incident Command System, and supports safe, coordinated operations. The position also oversees readiness activities, records, training, volunteer partnership, community-service initiatives, and daily crew leadership. RMF oversees employment matters; District officers direct incident operations under applicable procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Recognized firefighter training.
New York State certification or documented training eligible for review or recognition by NYS OFPC, as applicable.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet medical, fitness, respiratory-protection/SCBA, and preemployment screening requirements.
Document completed required courses or District-accepted equivalents: Firefighter II; Fire Officer I; Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations; ICS-100, ICS-300, and IS-700; Electricity and the Firefighter; Accident Victim Extrication; Elevator Rescue; two recognized Building Construction courses; Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Vehicle Technology; Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders (online); and current CPR/AED, upon hire.
Complete Search & Rescue, Flashover Training, Firefighter Survival, Truck Company Operations, FAST/RIT, EVOC, and Pump Operations within six months.
Document ICS-200 and IS-800 upon hire or complete them during the established onboarding period.
Complete and document all six-month courses within six calendar months of employment or District assignment.
Obtain qualification and authorization before performing specialized operations or vehicle driving.
Maintain applicable qualifications and work safely within assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in career, combination, or volunteer fire service.
Pro Board/IFSAC certifications.
NYS EMT certification or reciprocity eligibility.
Driver/operator experience.
Technical rescue experience.
Public education experience.
Volunteer mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous-materials, and other emergencies; perform suppression, search, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and related tasks within training and authorization.
Lead assigned crews and direct tactical tasks within delegated authority.
Operate under the Incident Command System; maintain crew accountability, communicate hazards, coordinate with mutual-aid agencies, and provide medical assistance within certification.
Assess risks, brief crews, and enforce safe work practices.
Inspect apparatus, SCBA, PPE, tools, and facilities; maintain equipment, supplies, inventories, and station readiness; promptly report deficiencies.
Assign readiness duties and follow up on corrective action.
Complete incident, inspection, and training records; participate in drills, continuing education, and required annual training; follow District procedures and safety standards.
Lead drills, coach personnel, and review records for accuracy.
Work respectfully alongside volunteer officers and members; participate in joint training and support volunteer development, recruitment, and retention as assigned.
Build trust with volunteer leaders and mentor career and volunteer members.
Support public education, fire prevention, school outreach, preincident planning, and Fire Watch coordination; protect privacy and property while respecting local religious and cultural customs.
Model respectful service and guide crews in community interactions.
Assign daily work, communicate expectations, coach performance, address concerns, and document issues through the RMF chain of command.
Promote teamwork and accountability.