Fire Protection Shift Captain
About The Position
The Fire Protection Shift Captain serves as a shift commander and may supervise multiple fire and/or EMS companies and assigned personnel. The position responds to fire, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, and other emergency incidents to protect life and property, and directs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and incident command operations during emergency responses. The captain supervises company officers and personnel, assigns resources, and ensures effective deployment of personnel and equipment. The role oversees daily shift operations and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, facilities, and grounds in a constant state of readiness. It plans, conducts, and evaluates training in fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention, emergency medical care, incident command, and related disciplines. The position coordinates with public safety agencies, mutual aid partners, and other stakeholders during emergency and non-emergency incidents; ensures compliance with department policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards; and evaluates, mentors, and supports company officers and personnel to promote employee development, accountability, and operational excellence. This is a full-time, non-exempt bargaining unit position with a 24-hour emergency services shift schedule. It is open to regular employees within the department as a promotion or transfer opportunity.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree and four years of relevant experience, with at least one year at the company officer level or above.
Nice To Haves
- IFSAC or equivalent Fire Officer I and II Certification.
- NM EMT-Intermediate or higher License.
- IS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800 Certifications.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a shift commander and supervise multiple fire and/or EMS companies and assigned personnel as needed.
- Respond to fire, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
- Direct and coordinate firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and incident command operations during emergency responses.
- Supervise company officers and personnel, assign resources, and ensure effective deployment of personnel and equipment.
- Oversee daily shift operations and ensure fire apparatus, equipment, facilities, and grounds are maintained in a constant state of readiness.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate training in fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention, emergency medical care, incident command, and related disciplines.
- Maintain communications and coordinate operations with public safety agencies, mutual aid partners, and other stakeholders during emergency and non-emergency incidents.
- Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
- Evaluate personnel performance, provide leadership and mentoring, and support employee development, accountability, and operational excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
