Industrial Fire Captain

Rural Metro Fire•Monterey, CA

About The Position

The Fire Captain directs the activities of all Fire personnel during an assigned shift. Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression/EMS activities, rescue, damage control and property preservation. Maintains a state of readiness of facilities and equipment by scheduled inspections, testing and maintenance. Promotes the health and safety of the department. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of customer property and equipment. This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to the both, the Company’s and the Client’s Industrial Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Requirements

21 years old AND
One (1) year industrial fire brigade experience
Must possess a Transportation Security Administration’s “Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card
State Firefighter 1 or higher
Hazardous Materials - Operations
NFPA 1041, Fire Officer I
State or National Registry, EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A or Paramedic (dependent upon assignment)
CPR/AED
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
Ability to effectively present information.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical ability test, medical examination, oral interview, drug screening and background verification/checks

Nice To Haves

NFPA 1081, Exterior Fire Brigade Member

Responsibilities

Prepares timely and accurate reports and maintains company files in an up-to-date status, as required.
Monitors the work and training schedule, and communicates with team members in preparation for the assignment.
Stays abreast of all company communication including but not limited to emails, newsletters, memos, meetings, videos.
Maintains confidentiality with employee, customer and contractual information.
Maintains the company reputation through positive direct contact with customers, agencies, vendors, subcontractors and the public.
Abides by and reinforces the Company’s objectives, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles, and advocates for them.
Understands the scope of work, regulatory requirements and other special contractual obligations for each customer they are assigned.
Attends meetings, participates in conference calls and reads and understands all company communications including policies procedures, Career Development Guide.
Supervises a team in the performance of the technical aspects of their work and takes charge of complex and difficult tasks, as appropriate.
Develops responsibility and teamwork among the members of their team in the accomplishment of work tasks by assuring each employee understands their work responsibilities, delegating responsibility and authority to personnel who can effectively fulfill them, and encouraging communication with and among employees.
Keeps subordinates and superiors adequately informed of significant matters which affect their work, attitudes, and morale.
Assures the performance of their team in accordance with the objectives and priorities established by the Company/Client's Rules and Regulations, Mission, Vision, and guiding principles.
Monitors the quality and quantity of the work performed by subordinate personnel by frequently reviewing the work methods utilized and the timeliness of those work methods; identifies and documents problems in quantity and quality of work and takes prompt and effective corrective action.
Objectively and constructively evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel, promptly letting the employee know how well they're doing, and recommending remedial training and discipline when necessary.
Motivates their team by providing recognition and a sense of achievement when a job is well done, and helping assigned personnel learn new skills so they feel a sense of personal growth and advancement.