Fire Captain (Internal Candidates Only)

City of Patterson • Patterson, CA

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About The Position

The City of Patterson is recruiting for a Fire Captain promotional opportunity open to internal candidates only. This is a safety position that may be filled by a career or volunteer employee. The Fire Captain operates and maintains fire apparatus and equipment, participates in firefighting, emergency activities and training, performs mechanical maintenance, provides emergency medical services, and shares on-call officer status.

The Fire Captain-Operations is responsible for the overall operations and supervision of Fire Department personnel until relieved by a Chief Officer, both on and off the emergency scene. The role calls for a forward-thinking fire-service professional who can manage and develop a team, mentor employees, foster a positive working environment, build collaborative relationships, resolve conflict, and hold personnel accountable for excellent service to Patterson residents and City staff. The position reports directly to the Battalion Chief-Operations, or to the Division or Deputy Chief, or, in their absence, the Fire Chief.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years as a career Engineer with the City of Patterson.
• Internal candidates only.
• Submit all required licenses and certifications with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage and develop a team and mentor employees while creating a positive working environment.
• Knowledge and experience in fire service practices, products, and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build working relationships, foster collaboration and team harmony, resolve conflict, and understand the distinction between peer and supervisor roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all types of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Participate in firefighting, emergency activities, and training.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Provide emergency medical services.
• Share in on-call officer status.
• Oversee Fire Department operations and supervise personnel until relieved by a Chief Officer, both on and off the emergency scene.
• Manage and develop a team, mentor personnel, foster collaboration and team harmony, resolve conflict, and hold the team accountable for excellent service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED