Fire Prevention Zone Captain

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Prevention Zone Captain implements district-level wildland fire prevention and mitigation programs and coordinates them with other agencies, cooperators, stakeholders, partners, and institutions. The primary responsibility is responding to wildland fire incidents as an investigator to locate the origin and determine the cause. The position also coordinates district-wide Prevention module activities, including preventative maintenance, crew readiness, and training.

The role responds to initial-attack dispatches, conducts investigations on government land, documents evidence and witness statements, and prepares written reports. It supports multi-jurisdictional investigations and may be available agency-wide as a single-resource asset. The captain works with communities and regional collaboration groups to reduce wildfire risk, support Firewise USA recognition, train Firewise Assessors, and facilitate Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings.

The position also performs assigned project work, supports hazard-fuel reduction and prescribed burns, participates in safety reviews and proficiency exercises, and serves as a Senior Firefighter and unit leader for Engine and Rotor Wing Modules. The role supervises crew members and may respond to and manage wildfire incidents statewide. This position is open only to current DFFM employees.

Requirements

• Open only to current DFFM employees.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Wildland Firefighter T1 (FFT1).
• Incident Commander 5 (IC5).
• Arduous Pack Test / Red Card qualification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to respond to and manage emergency wildfire incidents statewide.
• Ability to train and manage subordinate staff and coordinate prevention and mitigation programs with agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare reports and recommendations, develop plans and agreements, and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to drive on State business and meet applicable driver eligibility, training, record-check, and driving-record requirements.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
• Employees operating a personally owned vehicle on State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Incident Commander 4.
• Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF).
• Single Resource Qualification (Engine Boss/Crew).
• Helicopter Manager Certification.
• Previous experience as a primary firefighter for the Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to initial-attack dispatches, often as the first responder, and advise dispatchers on additional suppression resources needed based on fire behavior, size, and hazards.
• Investigate ignition sources and fire origins on government land; interview witnesses or obtain statements; document evidence and photographs; and prepare written reports.
• Assist cooperating federal, state, local, and law-enforcement agencies with multi-jurisdictional fire investigations.
• Coordinate district-wide Prevention module activities, including preventative maintenance, crew readiness, and training.
• Perform district patrol assignments and serve agency-wide as a single-resource asset when available.
• Supervise crew members and monitor the quality of their work.
• Work with communities and regional or multi-regional fire-management groups to reduce wildfire risk.
• Assist communities in achieving Firewise USA recognition and train communities and fire departments to qualify as Firewise Assessors.
• Facilitate Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings and participate in the Agency CWPP review committee.
• Perform assigned NWCG FEMO project work, including fuel inventory, fire-line monitoring and control, and collection of fire-weather and fire-behavior data.
• Support hazard-fuel reduction projects, including prescribed burns as assigned.
• Participate in safety sessions, fire after-action reviews, district fire-response proficiency checks, and drills.
• Serve as a Senior Firefighter and unit leader for Engine and Rotor Wing Modules.
• Drive on State business and perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop field-level prevention and mitigation programs, plans, and agreements; coordinate with agencies and partners; and prepare reports and recommendations for managers.
• Train and manage subordinate staff and maintain working relationships with DFFM personnel and external government and private cooperators.
• Adhere to State of Arizona and DFFM standards of conduct, policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Vacation accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first three years.
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation for eligible employees; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed