Fire Captain

Town of Davidson•Town of Davidson - Fire Station 1, NC

About The Position

A Fire Captain, also referred to as a Company Officer, supervises the well-being and operational effectiveness of an assigned company and reports directly to the Battalion Chief. The position supervises one fire station and manages its 24-hour fire suppression and emergency operations, including serving as Incident Commander when needed. The Captain supervises the full-time engineers and firefighters assigned to the shift and participates in special projects. The role requires making decisions under stressful emergency conditions that may present hazards to the Captain and the people under their supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Honorable military discharge, if applicable.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and Class B driver’s license.
IFSAC / Pro Board Firefighter II or NC Fire Fighter II.
IFSAC / Pro Board Driver Operator – Pumps and Aerials.
IFSAC / Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Meet the medical requirements set forth in NFPA 1582.
Internal candidates: no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
External candidates: minimum of three years at the mid-level supervisor position level.
Strong fire service background and thorough familiarity with accepted firefighting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Experience and knowledge of basic management principles for a first-line supervisory position.
Ability to work with superior-ranking officers, line firefighters, town officials, citizens, and media representatives.
Ability to perform basic life operational functions of standing, walking, grasping, talking, and hearing.
Ability to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity to prepare and analyze data; examine and work with maps, charts, and detailed materials; operate a computer; inspect sites; and read extensively.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

IFSAC / Pro Board Technical Rescuer.
Associate’s degree or higher in a field of study related to fire science, leadership, or business.
North Carolina Fire Officer I and II certification, or an out-of-state equivalent meeting the respective NFPA Fire Officer job performance requirements; certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Respond to reported structure fires in the Davidson / North Star Fire District and incidents for which mutual or automatic aid is requested from the Davidson Fire Department.
Respond to other incidents as needed, including commercial fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, automobile accidents involving entrapment or pin-in, and technical rescue incidents.
Serve as Incident Commander at emergency incidents as needed until relieved by a higher-ranking chief officer; after command is transferred, perform group or division supervisor functions when required.
Supervise and direct 2–3 subordinates during a shift.
Oversee day-to-day operations of one Davidson Fire Station and ensure work is performed safely.
Perform administrative functions, including performance evaluations, OSHA compliance, and training.
Assist with special projects, including health and safety, accreditation, and ISO.
Conduct and participate in community and public relations programs as needed or assigned.
Ensure daily tasks are completed, including station and equipment check-offs, maintenance, station clean-ups, payroll reporting, and incident reporting.
Report to the assigned Battalion Chief and notify Command Staff of incidents or issues that could negatively affect public service, including vehicle accidents, on-duty employee injuries or illnesses, staffing shortfalls, and significant emergency incidents without a responding chief officer.